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Alcaraz Targets Return in Cincinnati
Carlos Alcaraz is scheduled to make his return to professional tennis at the Cincinnati Open this August. The world No 3 has been sidelined since April due to a persistent wrist injury, an absence that forced him to miss both the French Open and Wimbledon.
Tournament organizers confirmed that the 23-year-old Spaniard is entered in the draw, where he will attempt to defend the title he won last year. His return marks a significant step in his recovery as he looks to regain competitive form ahead of his US Open title defense.
Context of the Field
The Cincinnati Open, scheduled for August 13-23, will feature a high-profile field, including world No 1 Jannik Sinner. Sinner, who recently successfully defended his Wimbledon title, has dominated the ATP Masters 1000 circuit this year, winning all five events he has contested.
Alcaraz’s last competitive appearance was at the Barcelona Open in April, where he was forced to withdraw. His return to the court in Cincinnati will be closely monitored as he tests the stability of his wrist against the current tour leaders.
What to Watch Next
The tournament serves as a critical lead-up event for the North American hard-court swing. For Alcaraz, the priority will be managing his physical workload and testing his range of motion under match conditions before the final Grand Slam of the year.
