Alcaraz confirms US Open return after injury layoff
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Carlos Alcaraz says he will return at the US Open after four months out with a right wrist injury.
He had already withdrawn from Cincinnati earlier in the month after missing the ATP Tour since April.
The US Open has also lifted its prize fund to $108m and the four Grand Slams plan to launch a player advisory council after the tournament.
What Happened
Carlos Alcaraz has confirmed he will play the US Open after a four-month absence caused by a right wrist injury. The 23-year-old had not played on the ATP Tour since April and skipped Cincinnati before making his return public.
Tournament Impact
His comeback removes the uncertainty over whether the defending champion would arrive in New York at all, but it does not answer how sharp he will be after such a long layoff. The timing still leaves a short run-up to a major tournament, so match rhythm may matter as much as fitness. Off the court, the US Open is also trying to reset the mood around the event with a record prize fund and a planned player advisory council.
Counterpoints
Organisers will want the higher payouts and new council to ease player unrest, but those changes only take effect after the tournament starts, so they will not shape the immediate competition.
Alcaraz’s return is confirmed, yet his form after four months away remains an open question until he plays in New York.
Next Steps
The US Open runs from 30 August to 13 September, and the player advisory council is due to launch after the tournament, with interested players invited to apply.