Overview
- Alcaraz will make his competitive comeback on Monday when he faces Roman Safiullin in the first round on Arthur Ashe Stadium.
- He has been out for more than four months with right‑wrist tenosynovitis and withdrew from the Cincinnati Open after saying he was not ready.
- Jessica Pegula said she was surprised by his choice but believes best‑of‑five matches could give him time to shake off rust if he wins early rounds.
- Tommy Paul warned the wrist injury could disrupt Alcaraz’s timing on the ball even if his movement is fine, a factor that could show in his opening matches.
- His return reshuffles the men's title picture and draw dynamics, creating openings for other contenders now that seedings have shifted this fortnight.