Overview
- Alcaraz suffered a right‑wrist injury at the Barcelona Open in April 2026 and subsequently missed the clay and grass seasons, including Roland Garros and Wimbledon.
- He is entered for the Cincinnati Open and remains on entry lists for the US Open, the Laver Cup and the Six Kings Slam, making Cincinnati the practical tryout for match fitness.
- His camp released a late‑July practice video showing hard‑hit forehands and a visible bandage on the right wrist, which has driven fan excitement but does not prove match endurance.
- A Spanish journalist reported that team doctors cleared him to resume all tennis activities, but the player's team has not issued formal public medical confirmation and experts urge a staged comeback to avoid tendon flare‑ups.
- Pundits point to past careers harmed by wrist problems and note commercial and ranking stakes if he returns prematurely, so Cincinnati’s competitive track record will shape his US Open readiness and season plan.