Carlos Alcaraz says injury uncertainty led to ‘intrusive thoughts’ ahead of US Open title defence

The Spaniard missed nearly five months on tour due to a persistent wrist injury

Aug 29 : Seven-times Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz said "intrusive thoughts" about the timing of his return were the toughest part of a wrist injury layoff that sidelined him for nearly five months ahead of his U.S. Open title defence.The 23-year-old Spaniard, who became the youngest man to complete the career Gra

The 23-year-old seven-time Grand Slam champion is playing his first tournament in four months.

Carlos Alcaraz is ready for competition after missing more than four months with an injured right wrist

Seven-time major champion Carlos Alcaraz says not knowing when he would be able to return from a wrist injury was most challenging part of his long absence.

"I need competition."Carlos Alcaraz says he is "feeling great" as he prepares for his US Open defence in what will be the Spaniard's first appearance since recovering from a right wrist injury sustained in April. Alcaraz's long absence has clouded his prospects, but the seven-time Grand Slam champion has built a reputa

The 23-year-old has not competed in singles since April Defending champion faces Roman Safiullin in first round Carlos Alcaraz believes he is capable of winning the US Open as he returns to professional tennis after a four-month injury layoff due to a right wrist injury. Alcaraz, the defending champion in New York, w

After being out four months because of injury, Carlos Alcaraz expects to be himself at the US Open  Toronto Star

Alcaraz has missed most of the clay season, the French Open, Wimbledon and North American hard-court tournaments.