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Alcaraz's recovery enters a crucial moment

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The latest updates regarding the injury of the Spanish tennis player suggest that a medical review next week will determine when he can return to competition.

Diego Jiménez Rubio | 15 Jun 2026 | 08.07
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Carlos Alcaraz, next steps in recovery. Photo: gettyimages
Carlos Alcaraz, next steps in recovery. Photo: gettyimages

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Carlos Alcaraz continues working away from the spotlight in order to return to the circuit as soon as possible, but above all, fully recovered from his wrist injury and without any risk of relapse when he returns to the courts. The latest updates indicate that he is entering a crucial phase to assess when he may be ready to compete again.

The wait has been long and tough for all tennis fans. The unexpected setback at the Conde de Godó has had harsh consequences for the Murcian and for tennis in general, which misses the talent, competitive spirit, and charisma of a generational player. The wrist is a very sensitive area, and Carlos' team is working cautiously to prevent any unforeseen events.

A few days ago, he was seen training without protection on the area, interpreted as a step forward, now confirmed by Javier de Diego from Radio Nacional de España. His information lays the foundation for possible timelines regarding Alcaraz's return. Everything points to this week being crucial to determine where Alcaraz stands in his recovery.

Carlos Alcaraz's Recovery: Advances Leading to His Return

Over the past months, Alcaraz's progress has been marked by caution. From the outset, both the player and his team understood that a wrist injury required patience, especially considering how crucial this joint is for modern tennis.

The decision to completely halt competition was as painful as necessary. After all, recent tennis history is full of examples of players who tried to speed up their recovery processes and ended up paying a much higher price in the long run, as in the extreme cases of Thiem or Del Potro. That's why the recent developments take on special significance.

The recent images show Alcaraz training physically without the protections he had used during most of his recovery. It may seem like a minor detail, but in these processes, every gesture matters. For weeks, his wrist had been protected with splints and immobilization systems aimed at reducing inflammation and promoting the regeneration of the damaged area. Now, the situation seems different.

This doesn't mean he's ready to compete tomorrow. Nor does it imply an immediate return. But it does represent a clear sign of progress within a process characterized by caution from day one. This theory is confirmed by the information from the head of tennis at RTVE, pointing to a medical review in Barcelona that will be crucial.

When Can Carlos Alcaraz Return to Play?

The big question remains the same: when will he return to compete. For now, no one wants to rush things. Neither the player himself nor his technical team, nor those closely monitoring his progress. Experience shows that setting dates too early often becomes an unnecessary source of pressure when dealing with complex injuries.

However, the scenario is starting to clear up. In the coming days, he will undergo a series of tests with Doctor Cotorro in Barcelona, and if the results are positive, the readjustment phase will begin, and he will start hitting balls in court training immediately, while carefully monitoring workloads to avoid setbacks.

It is still too early to know when he might be ready to compete, although the U.S. hardcourt swing and the US Open are exciting targets, albeit a bit tight. If all goes well in the medical tests, that temporal horizon could start to be established as a goal, without compromising Alcaraz's future or taking any risks to play there, as has been done throughout the process.

The true news is that the information from his circle does not mention setbacks, complications, or relapses. It speaks of progress. It speaks of a recovery following the expected timelines. It speaks of a player who is getting closer to doing what he misses the most: competing.

The Lesson of Patience Carlos Alcaraz Is Teaching

There is an especially interesting aspect to this whole story. For years, Alcaraz has been synonymous with explosiveness. With speed. With the ability to solve problems through talent and aggression. However, this injury has forced him to develop a completely different virtue: patience.

David Ferrer recently acknowledged that the Murcian is eager to return to competition and that the process is dragging on for him. Far from seeing it as negative, the Spanish Davis Cup captain considered that desire to come back as excellent news. Perhaps therein lies one of the most crucial aspects of this entire period.

Because while the circuit keeps moving forward and new protagonists emerge each week, Alcaraz has had to learn to cope with the frustration of watching from the sidelines. To accept that, at certain times, the best sporting decision consists precisely of not competing. It is a tough lesson for any elite athlete. Even more so for someone barely over twenty years old whose competitive nature constantly drives him to be on the court. That's why every small step forward is of utmost importance.

Removing a protection. A new physical exercise. A more intense training session. An important medical test. These are seemingly insignificant details for fans but monumental for someone who has been trying to rebuild his path back for months. There isn't a definitive date yet, and there are stages to complete. But the recent signals point in a very specific direction: Carlos Alcaraz is getting closer to his return. After so many months of uncertainty, that is already extraordinarily important news for tennis. Fingers crossed.

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