Should Alcaraz play the US Open?

It seems like an easy question to answer, but it is not. Should Carlos Alcaraz compete in the upcoming US Open? For us, there is no doubt about it, but beyond our desire to see him on the court again, there are other factors to consider.

One of the latest to speak out is former American tennis player Steve Johnson, who believes that the Spaniard should not compete in Flushing Meadows if there is even the slightest risk of worsening the wrist injury he has been carrying for months. The statements were made during the podcast Nothing Major and later reported by the specialized portal Tennishead, which echoed the American's reflection on the situation of the current US Open champion.

Johnson was firm in explaining what his stance would be if he were in the Spaniard's shoes: "If I were him, I would not play the US Open if there is any risk of worsening the injury. The wrist is his tool of work, it is how he makes a living. It makes no sense to take risks for just one tournament, even if it is a Grand Slam," the American stated.

Johnson believes that Alcaraz has his whole career ahead of him and that missing an important event can be a smart decision if it allows him to return fully recovered. In his opinion, rushing the timelines could lead to a relapse that would affect the rest of the season or even part of his future. Johnson's words come just days after Alcaraz officially announced his withdrawal from the Cincinnati Masters 1000. The Murcian continues to recover from the wrist injury sustained during the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell last April, a physical problem that has already forced him to miss Roland Garros, Wimbledon, and now also the tournament in Ohio.

The Uncertainty of the US Open and a Decision to Make

For now, neither Alcaraz nor his team have confirmed whether the goal remains to return directly at the US Open or if, on the contrary, it will be necessary to extend the recovery period. Everything will depend on the evolution of the injury over the next few weeks and on how the Spaniard feels before traveling to New York.

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Meanwhile, the debate is still open. Many fans are eager to see Alcaraz defending his title in Flushing Meadows, but authoritative voices like Steve Johnson's insist that the priority must be to protect his health. For the American, it is not worth taking risks when the Spaniard's career still has many years ahead. And what do you think?

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