US Open: Carlos Alcaraz walks back into the spotlight
Tennis star Carlos Alcaraz is returning to the US Open following a four-month hiatus due to a wrist injury. He enters the tournament in a competitive field that has seen significant shifts in rankings and dominance during his absence.
Why it matters
Alcaraz's return is a major narrative in professional tennis, testing his recovery and ability to compete at the highest level against established rivals.
NEW YORK CITY: Four months is a long time in tennis.Since Carlos Alcaraz injured his right wrist in a fateful moment in mid-April, the men’s tour, like the swirling seasons, has changed. Alexander Zverev won his first Grand Slam title at 29 during a fortnight when temperatures soared at Roland Garros, while world No. 1 Jannik Sinner defended his Wimbledon title. Spanish teenager Rafael Jodar shot up the ATP rankings, climbing from outside the top 500 to the brink of the world’s top 10 in less than a year.It is into this unpredictable landscape that a new-look Alcaraz walks.The 23-year-old, however, will take comfort from the fact that he returns to competitive tennis at the US Open, the Grand Slam where it all began for him.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in