NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 28, 2026Miami-Dade
Carlos Alcaraz returns to US Open following four-month wrist injury
Professional tennis player Carlos Alcaraz is returning to competition at the U.S. Open after a four-month absence due to a right wrist injury. He missed both the French Open and Wimbledon during his recovery period.
Read the full story at WPLG Local 10 – Main FeedWhy It Matters
The return of a -winning athlete to a major tournament impacts the competitive field and scheduling of the U.S. Open.
Key Facts
- Carlos Alcaraz was sidelined for more than four months due to a right wrist injury.
- The injury caused Alcaraz to miss the French Open.
- The injury caused Alcaraz to miss Wimbledon.
- Alcaraz is returning to competition for the U.S. Open.
Who's Mentioned
locationNew York“Host city for the U.S. Open.”personAlexander Zverev“Top-seeded tennis player in the tournament.”personJannik Sinner“Tennis player who withdrew from the tournament due to a knee injury.”personCarlos Alcaraz“Professional tennis player and defending U.S. Open champion returning from injur”personSerena Williams“Tennis player who played mixed doubles with Alcaraz.”otherU.S. Open“Grand Slam tennis tournament”personFrances Tiafoe“11th-seeded American tennis player.”personNovak Djokovic“Tennis player defeated by Alcaraz in the Australian Open final.”otherWimbledon“Tennis tournament missed due to injury”personRoman Safiullin“Alcaraz's first-round opponent.”otherFrench Open“Tennis tournament missed due to injury”