Spanish tennis star Carlos Alcaraz remains sidelined from competitive play due to a severe wrist injury, raising concerns about his ability to defend his US Open title.
The former world number one sustained the injury at the Barcelona Open in April, forcing him to withdraw from the French Open and Wimbledon.
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Speculation is mounting that Alcaraz might skip the final Grand Slam of the year entirely to allow his wrist to heal completely, potentially delaying his return until the end of the season.
Recent footage showed Alcaraz engaging in light on-court training, but experts note that a return within eight weeks would require more intensive practice sessions to prepare for events in Canada or Cincinnati.
His camp has maintained strict privacy regarding the specific medical diagnosis to avoid informing opponents of his exact physical condition.
"Everything happens for a reason.
I believe it's fate, and that life has something special for me when I return, something beautiful," Alcaraz said.
He emphasized the vital support from his family, stating, "Now I realise that what really matters, my family, who have always been there to support me; they never forced me to play tennis but always gave me the choice."
Alexander Zverev recently claimed the French Open title following an early exit by Jannik Sinner and Alcaraz's absence, disrupting the duo's recent dominance of nine consecutive major titles.
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