Alcaraz aims for three possible tournaments for his return

Andrés Tomás Rico | 15 Jun 2026 | 18.58

Alcaraz aims for three possible tournaments for his return. Photo: Getty Images

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Carlos Alcaraz and his wrist have kept the tennis world on edge. Since that fateful April 14 in his second-round match at the Conde de Godó against Otto Virtanen, the player from Murcia has not set foot on a tennis court or picked up a racket. First came the withdrawal in Barcelona, followed by several more resignations: Mutua Madrid Open, Rome Masters 1000, Roland Garros, Queen’s, and Wimbledon. And now, the El Palmar native faces a decisive week.

As reported by our RNE colleague, Javier de Diego, Alcaraz will visit Dr. Cotorro this week in Barcelona to assess the condition of his wrist and the injury he is suffering. It should be noted that since the day of his injury, two and a half months ago, the exact extent of the injury and the estimated recovery time have not been disclosed. The Spaniard only shared on his social media that the recovery was going well but that he needed time.

The physical misfortune struck at the worst possible time for him, in the midst of the clay court swing where he defended 4,300 points for his 2025 titles in Montecarlo, Rome, and Roland Garros, in addition to the Barcelona final. While he lost points in Monaco by falling in the final against Jannik Sinner, he has been unable to defend the remaining 3,300 points. Likewise, he will forfeit the 1,800 points earned during the grass court swing (500 from his Queen’s title and 1,300 from his Wimbledon final).

By the end of Wimbledon, three months will have passed since his absence, so Alcaraz must carefully consider the tournament for his comeback. If everything progresses well in this week's medical review, his aim is to return during the North American hard court swing, starting two weeks after the London Grand Slam and culminating at the US Open.

Carlos Alcaraz's return could happen at ATP 250 Los Cabos, ATP 500 Washington, or Masters 1000 Canada

Again, according to Javier de Diego, Alcaraz and his team are considering three tournaments as potential venues for his return, dependent on his feelings on the court. These are the ATP 250 Los Cabos, ATP 500 Washington, and Masters 1000 Canada, to be held in Montreal this year.

Firstly, Los Cabos, starting on July 27, is an ATP 250 event, and Alcaraz has never participated in it. It belongs to the fourth tier of tennis tournaments, featuring opponents of a lower level. This could be a double-edged sword as it might be ideal for building confidence but would face competitors below Alcaraz's usual level.

The second option is the ATP 500 Washington, coinciding with Los Cabos and considered one of the most competitive ATP 500 events on the circuit due to the high level of players. It would be an optimal tournament for the El Palmar player to make his comeback. In fact, he has the example of Rafa Nadal who, in 2021, returned at the tournament in the US capital after skipping the grass court swing.

💥Decisive week for @carlosalcaraz with a medical review in Barcelona!

🥎Los Cabos, Washington, or Montreal this summer: potential appearances for his return

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— RNE Deportes (@RNEdeportes) June 15, 2026

The final consideration would be the Masters 1000 Canada, the first significant tournament of the North American hard court swing, where his best result was reaching the quarterfinals in 2023 and remains one of the few Masters 1000 titles he has yet to claim. The Canadian tournament starts on August 3, but as a seeded player, he would begin on August 5 or 6. However, returning in such a prestigious tournament could pose challenges for his reintegration.

These are the three tournaments Alcaraz has targeted for his competitive return before shifting focus to Cincinnati, where he defends the 1,000 champion points, and the US Open, where he also holds the trophy and will need to defend another 2,000 points. However, it is paramount for Carlos Alcaraz to fully recover from his wrist injury before making a dazzling return to the court, regardless of whether it's in Los Cabos, Washington, or Montreal.

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