If Alcaraz does not play in Cincinnati, he will not play the US Open

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Carlos Alcaraz is in the final phase of recovering from his wrist injury that has kept him out of competition since the ATP Barcelona, and it is expected that he will return for the Cincinnati Masters 1000. In fact, Greg Rusedski considers it crucial for the Spanish player to compete in this tournament, as otherwise his participation in the 2026 US Open would be at risk.

Alcaraz and his team have been progressing step by step in the recovery of such a complex injury like the wrist, taking care not to rush to avoid setbacks. Therefore, it is expected that in his comeback, he will gradually test himself and find his sensations. Barring any surprises, Carlos will be in Cincinnati, as it would be too risky to return directly in a Grand Slam with best-of-five-set matches. Therefore, if he ultimately does not compete in that Masters 1000, Rusedski sees it unlikely for him to play in the New York major.

“To have any chance of competing in the US Open, he has to play in Cincinnati. If he plays in Cincinnati and his wrist holds up, it will be fantastic news for our sport, because we undoubtedly need him back.  If he doesn't play in Cincinnati, we know he won't compete in the US Open and he would have been away from tennis for a long time," he stated on his 'Off Court' podcast.

Rusedski explains why Alcaraz cannot return directly in the US Open

Alcaraz defends his title in Cincinnati and at the US Open, so he cannot afford much more time away from the circuit. Having skipped Masters 1000 events like Rome or Madrid and not played in Roland Garros and Wimbledon, he has dropped to the number 3 position in the ATP rankings, behind Alexander Zverev. However, Rusedski believes he "has to be smart because he has to increase the workload to a certain level and does not want to rush him too much. Cincinnati could assist him, as he can have more breaks between matches, but there are still many uncertainties."

Unlike women's tennis, men notice a significant difference between Masters 1000 events and Grand Slams, hence Alcaraz would be taking a big risk if he wants to return directly in the US Open. "It is a bit easier for women because when they reach the major tournaments, it is like a normal week with a guaranteed day off each week, best of three sets. Making the leap to best of five sets is challenging for men," he stated.

In conclusion, Rusedski mentioned that "based on what I saw in that original video, I didn’t think he would compete in the US Open, but we need him back in our sport, and we'll see. In Cincinnati, let's keep our fingers crossed for his return because we miss Carlos. I really hope he comes back to Cincinnati and in full form." By all indications, this will happen, as Alcaraz needs tennis, and tennis needs Alcaraz.

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