After what feels like weeks of silence surrounding World No.2 Carlos Alcaraz, there is finally an update on how the Spaniard is recovering from his wrist injury. Alcaraz has elected not to enter the ATP Montreal entry list, with the tournament scheduled to begin in three weeks.
In the first official tournament update since announcing that he would miss the entire grass season, Alcaraz will now also be absent for at least the opening leg of the US Summer Swing as he continues to recover from what is the most serious injury of his career so far.
How Carlos Alcaraz’s Injury Has Kept Him Off the Tour
The 2026 season was shaping up to be Alcaraz’s best yet. He began the year by completing the Career Grand Slam in Melbourne before winning the ATP 500 title in Doha. Although his form dipped during the Sunshine Double, the switch to clay once again brought out his better tennis.
He opened the clay season with a run to the final in Monte Carlo before disaster struck at his hometown tournament in Barcelona. During his opening match, Alcaraz suffered the wrist injury that has sidelined him ever since. It has now been 12 weeks since he last played a competitive match.
The wait is set to continue. By not appearing on the Montreal entry list, Alcaraz is currently the only player inside the ATP Top 72 rankings absent from the entry list. By the time he returns, the injury will have kept him out of competition for nearly four months, making it the longest absence of his professional career.
Latest Recovery Update and US Open Outlook
Despite the lengthy layoff, there are encouraging signs regarding Alcaraz’s recovery from an injury to one of the most important parts of a tennis player’s body. Throughout his rehabilitation, the Spaniard has remained physically fit and has recently resumed light training, as shown on his social media.
According to reports, Alcaraz is set to undergo final medical tests on July 10 in Barcelona with Dr. Angel Ruiz-Cotorro, the longtime physician of Rafael Nadal. If he receives medical clearance, the expectation is that he will begin a mini-preseason to rebuild his match fitness after such an extended spell on the sidelines.
While playing at this year’s US Open remains the goal for Alcaraz and his team, time may not necessarily be on his side. The tournament begins just one week after the Cincinnati Open, an event where Alcaraz is the defending champion but has yet to confirm his participation. Jumping straight into a best-of-five-set Slam after such a lengthy absence may also not be the ideal approach.
One thing is certain. Whenever Alcaraz does return, he will have the attention of the entire tennis world. The sport will welcome back its biggest star, one whose absence has been felt throughout the tour.
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