Tennis coach Patrick Mouratoglou expressed optimism on Saturday, July 4, 2026, regarding Carlos Alcaraz's recovery from a wrist injury, projecting that the Spanish player will resume normal baseline training within two weeks.
According to a report by TennisTemple, the former world number one recently published a video on social media highlighting his physical and technical progress, sparking discussions about his potential return ahead of the upcoming US Open.
>>> Super Typhoon Bavi Intensifies to Category 5, Threatens Guam and Northern Mariana Islands
Mouratoglou evaluated the situation and addressed whether the athlete remains unready to compete in the final Grand Slam tournament of the year.
"Is he still far from being able to defend his title at the US Open?" said Mouratoglou.
The veteran coach explained that while recovery takes time, Alcaraz possesses a strong physical foundation because he can still run and work on his conditioning.
"It's fantastic to see Carlos back on a tennis court, as a right-hander. I think people don't realize how long the recovery process is after an injury.
What's positive for him is that he can still use his legs, run, and do a lot of physical work," Mouratoglou said.
"Now, is he still far from being able to defend his title at the US Open? Yes, certainly, he's still quite far away.
Can he get there? Yes, I think it's possible.
>>> J.K. Simmons: Brad Pitt and Tom Hanks Are Also Character Actors
Because he's now at a stage where things will speed up: from now on, he should progress every day."
