Alcaraz's recovery is progressing with small but firm steps

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When will Carlos Alcaraz return to play? That's the big question everyone wants an answer to. In recent days, various media outlets have mentioned Cincinnati or Canada as his comeback tournament, but the truth is that this is something that nobody knows for sure 100%. And when we say nobody, we mean nobody. Not even Alcaraz himself.

Last weekend, Carlitos was with some friends in Portugal. In the videos that were shared on social media, the tennis player was wearing a small wristband, which led to the belief that everything was going better than expected. This led some media outlets to talk about an advanced recovery and even mention Cincinnati or Canada as his first tournament upon return. However, that is not entirely accurate.

Alcaraz's wristband does not imply his injury is fully healed

The wristband he used during his leisure time does not indicate clear progress but rather reflects the usage he wants in his free time. In fact, in a recent video of Carlos training at his Academy, the Murcian player appears with the splint he was using last month. It's not a regression. They are different splints or wristbands for the specific needs he has in his daily routine.

Things we love to see 🙂‍↕️@carlosalcaraz continues recovery from his wrist injury

🎥 carlitosalcarazz on Instagram pic.twitter.com/7xoD46qvvW

— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) June 1, 2026

Regarding his return, even if the media may try to predict and set a date for his comeback, this is something that nobody can foresee, as we mentioned earlier. Not even Alcaraz knows if he will be able to return in August. This is something that will only become clear in the coming weeks as he progresses when he resumes training.

Currently, Alcaraz is starting to train on the court but without hitting balls with his injured wrist. In a video shared by himself, it was seen that he was hitting with his left hand in a forehand grip, not a backhand. This choice is based on various reasons.

Among them is not losing mobility or distance with the ball and regaining the timing. With the other hand, he stabilizes his body and shoulder rotation. Using the right hand for "shadow" practice helps to recover mobility, and by mimicking trunk movements, he ensures that the distances are adjusted. This communicates to the brain the movements to perform, to re-establish the impulses and regain the distances and movement patterns.

Even Carlos Alcaraz himself doesn't know when he will be able to return

As mentioned, despite some media outlets discussing a specific tournament, it's currently impossible to predict due to one clear reason: how Alcaraz's wrist will respond once he starts hitting with the currently injured hand.

According to information we have at Punto de Break, Carlitos is progressing "slowly, with small but firm steps", as sources inform us. He is following all instructions diligently, and the plan for Carlos and his team is to start with these gentle workouts, cardio, and endurance, and then, when possible (by the end of this month), gradually start hitting very softly with the injured hand.

I bring you UPDATES on Carlos Alcaraz's wrist injury.

There has been much talk in the past 48 hours about when he could return, that everything is going well due to the wristband he wore in Portugal, and more.

I'll explain everything I know at the moment. pic.twitter.com/kKSDDvoZkg

— José Morón (@jmgmoron) June 3, 2026

Their wish is to begin intense training in July, with the aim of returning in August. What's the issue? Until they start hitting and training with the injured hand, the wrist's response remains unknown. Therefore, caution is necessary, and without seeing Alcaraz training at full intensity, his return date cannot be determined.

So, it's better to remain calm, without rushing things or marking dates on the calendar. Alcaraz's wrist injury is the real concern and must be handled with utmost care. Step by step. If we see him hitting gently, without pain, that will be a significant step. The next one: hitting harder. And it will be at that point, when that happens, that we will be able to estimate a potential return date. Hopefully in August. That would mean his injury is healed and fully recovered by July.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, "La recuperación de Alcaraz va progresando con pasos pequeños, pero firmes"