Alcaraz confirmed for US Open return on August 30, 2026

Alcaraz confirmed for US Open return on August 30, 2026

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Spain's world No.  2 Carlos Alcaraz said he feels ready to compete at the US Open in New York on August 30, 2026, according to the BBC. Earlier reports from the BBC, Bleacher Report and Yahoo Sports indicated that Alcaraz intended to return after a four-month recovery from a right-wrist injury that forced him out of the French Open and Wimbledon.

AP News reported that Italian world No.  1 Jannik Sinner will miss the event because of a knee injury, while The New York Times noted that the 2026 US Open field includes Alcaraz defending his title alongside other injured rivals and a deep women’s draw featuring Aryna Sabalenka.

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August 28, 2026
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Alcaraz aims to return at US Open after wrist injury layoff
Alcaraz aims to return at US Open after wrist injury layoff

BBC • 28 Aug 20:16

Spain's world No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz says he feels ready to compete at the US Open despite a wrist injury that kept him out since April.

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U.S. Open 2026 draws feature defending champion Alcaraz, injured rivals and a deep women's field
U.S. Open 2026 draws feature defending champion Alcaraz, injured rivals and a deep women's field

The New York Times • 28 Aug 09:01

The 2026 U.S. Open begins Sunday with Carlos Alcaraz defending his title amid injuries to top competitors, while a tightly contested women's draw sees Aryna Sabalenka facing challengers who all hold major titles.

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August 21, 2026
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World No. 1 Jannik Sinner Pulls Out of US Open Due to Knee Injury
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner Pulls Out of US Open Due to Knee Injury

AP News • 21 Aug 15:12

Italian tennis star Jannik Sinner announced he will miss the US Open after failing to recover from a right knee problem that has kept him out since Wimbledon.

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August 20, 2026
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Alcaraz Signals Return for US Open After Four-Month Wrist Layoff
Alcaraz Signals Return for US Open After Four-Month Wrist Layoff

Yahoo Sports • 20 Aug 18:46

Seven-time Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz announced his intention to compete at the US Open following a four-month recovery from a right-wrist injury.

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Alcaraz Announces Return to Tour for 2026 U.S. Open After Wrist Injury
Alcaraz Announces Return to Tour for 2026 U.S. Open After Wrist Injury

Bleacher Report • 20 Aug 18:29

Spain's world No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz said he will compete at the 2026 U.S. Open, ending a four-month absence caused by a right-wrist injury that forced him out of the French Open and Wimbledon.

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Alcaraz to compete at US Open after four-month wrist injury layoff
Alcaraz to compete at US Open after four-month wrist injury layoff

BBC • 20 Aug 17:39

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz will return to the US Open in New York after missing competitive play since mid-April due to a right-wrist injury.

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