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Carlos Alcaraz is set to return from a wrist injury and defend his US Open title

Carlos Alcaraz said he is back after nearly four months out and will try to repeat as champion, having won last year’s final over Jannik Sinner.

  • Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz announced Thursday he will return to the Open to defend the title he won in NEW YORK last year.
  • Sidelined for nearly four months with a wrist injury, the 23-year-old missed both the French Open and Wimbledon during his recovery.
  • Last year, Alcaraz secured his second Open title in NEW YORK by defeating Jannik Sinner in the final.
  • Alcaraz confirmed his participation on social media Thursday with assistance from football transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, generating buzz for his return.
  • His Grand Slam collection now includes seven titles, featuring two French Open crowns and one Australian Open victory, cementing his status as a major force.
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The Spanishman announced his "return" to the competition, on the approach of the United States Internationals, which will begin on August 30th.

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Spanish, current number 2, is the last champion of the New York Grand Slam

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Spanish tennis star Carlos Alcaraz will return to the courts at the final Grand Slam of the season in New York, he announced on Instagram in the style of a football transfer. The 23-year-old has been out since April with a right wrist injury, and will defend his singles title at the US Open.

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Sports Writing, 20 Aug (EFE).- Spanish Carlos Alcaraz, number three in the world, will play the United States Open that will be held from August 30 to September 13, in New York. Alcaraz has recovered from the injury to the right wrist he suffered last April, at the Conde de Godó tournament, and will return to the competition four months later to contest a tournament that he is currently champion and has won twice, in 2022 and 2025. The winner of…

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