If everything goes well, Alcaraz would return in Cincinnati

Jose Morón | 9 Jul 2026 | 19.01

If everything goes well, Alcaraz would return in Cincinnati. Photo: Getty

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This evening, the announcement that Carlos Alcaraz would not play the M1000 in Canada has caused some to worry and think that something has happened to the player from Murcia, delaying his return to the courts. Nothing could be further from the truth. Alcaraz's plan continues to be to return in August; it's just that we will have to wait a bit longer to see him. If all goes well, we will see him back in Cincinnati.

This is what Álvaro Sánchez, a journalist from Murcia and close friend of Alcaraz, tells us. There is no need to raise any alarms. Carlitos' plan and his team's strategy are very clear, and everything hinges on passing a key final test in his recovery process this Friday, July 10.

This Friday, Carlitos was supposed to undergo a check-up in Barcelona to receive medical clearance from Dr. Cotorro, but apparently, Friday will not be the day for the final review after all. This doesn't alter Alcaraz's plans for this month, as he will soon get the green light and be able to train without issues or restrictions.

With the announcement that Alcaraz is NOT on the Entry List for Canada, more than one has been scared.

What's happening with Carlitos? When will he return?

Speaking with @ALVAR0SANCHEZ, we reassure you.

Alcaraz is fine. If everything goes as expected, his return will be soon.

I'll tell you more. pic.com/UnnWD64Wbk
— José Morón (@jmgmoron) July 9, 2026

This July, a mini-preseason for Carlos Alcaraz

Guided by Alberto Lledó and Juanjo Moreno, Carlitos will begin a mini-preseason from this weekend onwards, as if it were December, where over several weeks, Alcaraz will start with cardio, physical and strength training, laying the foundations for his tennis looking ahead to August.

During these weeks, we expect to see Alcaraz gently hitting his forehand, gradually increasing the intensity without rushing. Watching how his wrist responds to the initial shots and the first feedback after three months of hardly touching the ball with that side, more than what we saw two weeks ago when he hit a few balls very gently.

If everything goes well, his return would be in a month's time. In terms of timing, entering Canada doesn't align, starting on August 3, although this is not a 100% ruled out decision, and it would all depend on his feelings. However, Alcaraz and his team's idea is to return at the Masters 1000 in Cincinnati, with more peace of mind and more time to ensure that his wrist is at 100%.

Alcaraz: returning in Cincinnati before the US Open

Therefore, if all goes well, Alcaraz would return at the M1000 he won last year and where he started a winning streak on hard court that still endures, with back-to-back victories in Cincinnati, US Open, Tokyo, Australian Open, and Doha. He has been very comfortable on outdoor hard courts, so he is eagerly awaited at these tournaments.

The Cincinnati tournament would serve as preparation for the US Open. Álvaro tells us that Carlitos is very eager to return. These three months away have made him very hungry to come back, and he is all eyes when watching tennis on TV.

We continue counting the days for Carlos Alcaraz's return. We are getting closer to seeing him back on a tennis court. Let's hope that everything goes smoothly this July and flows as it should so that Alcaraz can be ready for the Masters 1000 in Cincinnati.

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