Carlos Alcaraz to return at Cincinnati Open on Aug 10

Carlos Alcaraz is poised to make his competitive return from a four-month wrist injury layoff at the Cincinnati Open in mid-August, according to multiple reports from Spain. The former world No. 1 has been sidelined since suffering the injury to his right wrist during his opening match at the Barcelona Open in April, forcing him to miss both the French Open and Wimbledon.

The Spaniard’s recovery appears to be on track, with reports indicating his wrist has fully healed. He is expected to receive final medical clearance imminently and will gradually increase his training intensity under supervision. His planned return at the Cincinnati Masters, which begins on August 10, is part of a conservative rehabilitation strategy designed to avoid a relapse. This schedule means he will also skip the upcoming Canadian Open in Montreal.

Alcaraz will enter the Ohio-based tournament as the defending champion, having won the title last year after Jannik Sinner retired during the final. His potential comeback has drawn positive reactions from tennis legends, with Boris Becker expressing hope to see him back for the North American swing and Martina Navratilova calling the update "great news."