Carlos Alcaraz has given a forthright press conference ahead of his return to action at the US Open, opening up for the first time about his lengthy lay-off with a wrist injury.
Carlos Alcaraz played in the US Open mixed doubles and has subsequently booked a practice court for Thursday, but a cloud still remains over his participation.
Carlos Alcaraz declared that he has missed “everything” about competitive tennis as he discussed his decision to make his comeback at the 2026 US Open.
Carlos Alcaraz and Serena Williams have been handed a wildcard for the US Open mixed doubles event, confirming their much-anticipated partnership at the New York Grand Slam.
Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the 2026 US Open due to a knee injury, while Carlos Alcaraz has confirmed he will return to action at Flushing Meadows after more than four months on the sidelines.
Carlos Alcaraz's hopes of playing at the US Open have been thrown into doubt after he was forced to pull out of next week's Cincinnati Masters.