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Alcaraz Plans Return to Competitive Tennis
World number three Carlos Alcaraz has officially entered next month's Cincinnati Open, marking a significant step in his recovery from a wrist injury. The 23-year-old has been sidelined since April, when he sustained the injury during the Barcelona Open. This absence forced him to withdraw from both the French Open and Wimbledon, preventing him from defending his title at Roland Garros.
Tournament Schedule and US Open Preparation
While Alcaraz will miss the upcoming Canadian Open in Montreal (August 2–13), his entry into the Cincinnati Open (August 13–23) signals his intent to regain match fitness ahead of the US Open. As the reigning champion at both Cincinnati and the US Open, the Spaniard is prioritizing these hard-court events to test his physical readiness for the final Grand Slam of the year.
Field Updates and British Participation
The Cincinnati field remains highly competitive, with Jannik Sinner—who has secured all five Masters 1000 titles this year—confirmed to play. Sinner, who retired from last year's Cincinnati final against Alcaraz due to illness, enters the tournament following his recent success at Wimbledon.
Elsewhere in the field, British participation faces changes. Emma Raducanu remains sidelined as she recovers from a stress fracture in her lower leg, with her status for the US Open still uncertain. Meanwhile, British number one Arthur Fery has secured a spot in the tournament following a career-high ranking of world number 36, bolstered by his recent semi-final appearance at Wimbledon. Jack Draper, currently managing his own recovery, would require a wildcard to participate.
