Overview
- Alcaraz was omitted from the Canadian Open entry list released Thursday, confirming he will not play Montreal as he continues rehabilitation from an April right‑wrist injury.
- The 23‑year‑old posted Instagram footage showing light on‑court work with his right hand and the caption “On the right path” while his team arranges a final medical check in Spain.
- Spanish outlets report the check could clear him to resume full training soon but the update is unconfirmed and sources say any return will be staged rather than immediate match play.
- Former players and pundits including Boris Becker and Greg Rusedski publicly warned the footage shows low intensity and voiced doubt about Alcaraz being ready for Cincinnati or the US Open.
- Missing Cincinnati and New York would put about 3,000 hard‑court ranking points at risk, extend the longest layoff of his career to roughly four months, and could force a cautious, long‑term rehab plan after non‑surgical treatment for tenosynovitis.