"I don't believe that Alcaraz will return at Wimbledon"

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One more day, one day less to see Carlos Alcaraz back on a tennis court. It has been over a month since his wrist injury at the Conde de Godó, and after confirming his absence from the Mutua Madrid Open, Rome, and Roland Garros, the question arises of whether he will be ready to return to the circuit in the shortest and most demanding leg of the calendar: the grass, with Wimbledon as the ultimate peak.

Currently, the world number two continues to carefully follow his recovery steps, with his goal and that of his team being a comeback on grass, either at Queen’s or Wimbledon. However, they are also hesitant to take any risks, and if his wrist is not at 100%, he will skip the grass-court season and focus on the hard courts in the US.

Several voices in the tennis world are already expressing doubts about seeing the player from Murcia at Wimbledon this summer, and one of them is Greg Rusedski, the former British world number one in 1997, 1999, and 2026, known for speaking his mind.

Greg Rusedski sees slim chances of Carlos Alcaraz participating in Wimbledon 2026

He not only ruled out Alcaraz's presence in London but also suggested that Novak Djokovic might achieve his long-awaited 25th Grand Slam at Wimbledon: “I don't think Alcaraz will be back for Wimbledon this year. I think that's where Djokovic is thinking, fair play to him, that's where he wants to get to his peak.”

The 1997 US Open runner-up emphasizes the golden opportunity for the Serbian in London, in case the Spaniard does not compete, and with uncertainties regarding Jannik Sinner, the defending champion, whose physical condition has been under strain since March.

“He'll want to be as healthy as possible there but he'll try to get some experience in Paris, might play some grass-court events and then hit his best form for Wimbledon. Never underestimate him. If Novak is healthy and in peak form, he can beat anyone. He's that good. But it feels like crucial times are ahead in the coming weeks.”

Rusedski referred to Juan Martín del Potro to address Alcaraz's current situation

To wrap up Alcaraz's situation, the Englishman drew a parallel with Juan Martín del Potro. The Argentine rushed his return after a wrist injury and suffered a setback and numerous other injuries: “We lost a great player for long periods. So, until Alcaraz is ready, he won’t return.”

The upcoming weeks will be crucial to determine whether Carlos Alcaraz decides to participate in the grass-court season or opts out. Currently, he is registered for the Queen’s ATP, where he is the defending champion, beginning on June 15, less than a month away. Wimbledon will then kick off on June 29.
 

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