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Carlos Alcaraz to Return to Competition at US Open After Wrist Injury

evening · · thread: Carlos Alcaraz Withdraws from Cincinnati Open Due to Wrist Injury

2 sources across 2 countries · Qatar · United Kingdom · 1 of them is linked to a state

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  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • The Guardian United Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited

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Carlos Alcaraz has confirmed he will return to competitive tennis at the US Open, ending a four month absence caused by a wrist injury. The seven time Grand Slam champion will compete in the tournament running from August 30 to September 13. Alcaraz had previously withdrawn from the Barcelona Open in April and missed the French Open, Wimbledon, and North American hard court events in Toronto and Cincinnati.

Alcaraz announced his return using a football style approach. He posted "Here we go" on X alongside a United States flag, while football transfer reporter Fabrizio Romano shared the same phrase on Instagram to confirm the comeback. Alcaraz had recently increased his workload and trained with Holger Rune in Murcia to test the injury at higher intensity.

In separate news, the US Open announced a record prize fund of $108 million, which is a 20 percent increase for the second consecutive year. Singles winners will receive $5.5 million. This increase comes amid tensions with a group of leading players known as Project RedEye, who have sought more influence over decision making and player welfare. In response, the Grand Slams announced the creation of a player advisory council that will launch after the US Open.

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