Alcaraz close to the definitive step: could be discharged and start training at 100% next Monday

Andrés Tomás Rico | 8 Jul 2026 | 09.22

Alcaraz close to the final step: could be discharged and start training at 100% next Monday. Photo: Getty Images

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One day less to see Carlos Alcaraz back on the court. The Spaniard, sidelined since April 14 when his wrist gave out at the Conde de Godó in Barcelona, would be very close to taking one of the most important steps in his recovery: receiving medical clearance. This Friday, he has a check-up and if there are no issues in the affected area, he would start training at 100% next Monday, as reported by LA VERDAD.

The seven-time Grand Slam champion posted a video on his social media a couple of weeks ago where he was already holding the racket with his right hand and starting to hit balls, albeit gently to assess how the injured part of the wrist reacted. Caution has been the top priority for Alcaraz and his team, who have not wanted to take any risks or set a return date until the wrist is fully recovered.

This is the tournament where Carlos Alcaraz could return to the ATP circuit

If the player from Murcia receives medical clearance, he will start a mini pre-season on Monday with the aim of arriving in peak tennis and physical condition for the U.S. hard court swing. A few weeks ago, RNE reported on the three possible tournaments where the one from El Palmar could make his comeback: Los Cabos, Washington, or the Masters 1000 in Canada. And all signs point to a return in Montreal, the city hosting the Canadian tournament this year.

Since his misfortune at the Conde de Godó, information about Alcaraz's injury has always been scarce. Initially, he announced his withdrawal from the Catalan event without specifying return dates. A few days later, he pulled out of the Mutua Madrid Open and right in the middle of the tournament at the Caja Mágica, he also officially withdrew from the Masters 1000 in Rome and Roland Garros. The goal at that time was to return for the grass season, but caution prevailed, and a few days before the start of the Parisian Grand Slam, he confirmed his withdrawal from the Queen's ATP 500 and Wimbledon.

🚨 CARLOS ALCARAZ ALREADY TRAINING WITH HIS RIGHT HAND 🫱

The player from Murcia has shared on his Instagram how he has started hitting very gently with his right hand.

As we have been reporting for a month, his idea was to start like this at the beginning of July and gradually increase the intensity. pic.twitter.com/uA4D7FU8MK
— José Morón (@jmgmoron) June 28, 2026

In fact, he is currently in the quarterfinals and if Alexander Zverev reaches the semis, he would take the second spot in the ATP rankings from the Spaniard, who would drop to third. Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic are also in contention and will compete for a spot in the final next Friday.

While the action at Wimbledon reaches its final rounds, Carlos Alcaraz takes another step towards his eagerly awaited return after three months of bitter wait.

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