The upcoming US Open 2026, set to start from August 24, Monday, has tennis fans buzzing with excitement, especially after the official men’s singles entry list was recently revealed. Among the elite players, one name caught everyone’s attention: Carlos Alcaraz. The Spanish sensation has been missed on the ATP tour since he suffered a severe right wrist injury at the Barcelona Open back in April. The painful setback forced him to withdraw from the rest of the clay season, skipping both the French Open and Wimbledon and losing the World No.2 ranking to Alexander Zverev. Now, his inclusion in the US Open roster is a huge positive sign, but many fans are still questioning if he is truly ready for the hard-court season. Let’s break down the latest medical updates on his comeback.
What happened to Carlos Alcaraz’s wrist?
The 23-year-old star’s season was interrupted when he developed tenosynovitis, an inflammation of the tendon sheath, in his right wrist during the Barcelona Open. Taking a cautious approach to avoid long-term damage, his team halted all competitive play. This setback meant missing key Masters events like Madrid and Rome, and eventually withdrawing from consecutive Grand Slams in Paris and London, where he had to surrender his chance to defend titles.
What do Carlos Alcaraz’s latest medical reports say?
Fortunately, the latest news directly from his medical camp is very encouraging. According to reports from the Spanish publication La Verdad, Alcaraz recently underwent a medical evaluation with renowned sports physician Dr. Angel Ruiz-Cotorro. The doctor delivered excellent news, confirming that the severe inflammation in his right wrist has “completely healed” and is now considered healthy. The report also claimed that Alcaraz can be seen participating at the Cincinnati Open 2026 starting from August 11 to August 23, 2026.Â
Who else is joining Aclaraz on the US Open 2026 entry list?
While all eyes are fixed on Alcaraz’s recovery timeline, the rest of the US Open entry list guarantees a fierce tournament. World No. 1 Jannik Sinner leads the pack alongside the German star Alexander Zverev and the tennis living legend Novak Djokovic. The full men’s singles entry list are as follows:Â
| Seed | Player | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jannik Sinner | Italy |
| 2 | Alexander Zverev | Germany |
| 3 | Carlos Alcaraz | Spain |
| 4 | Felix Auger-Aliassime | Canada |
| 5 | Alex de Minaur | Australia |
| 6 | Ben Shelton | United States |
| 7 | Novak Djokovic | Serbia |
| 8 | Daniil Medvedev | Russia |
| 9 | Flavio Cobolli | Italy |
| 10 | Taylor Fritz | United States |
| 11 | Alexander Bublik | Kazakhstan |
| 12 | Jiri Lehecka | Czech Republic |
| 13 | Casper Ruud | Norway |
| 14 | Andrey Rublev | Russia |
| 15 | Lorenzo Musetti | Italy |
| 16 | Learner Tien | United States |
| 17 | Frances Tiafoe | United States |
| 18 | Jakub Mensik | Czech Republic |
| 19 | Valentin Vacherot | Monaco |
| 20 | Alejandro Davidovich Fokina | Spain |
Note: the above table mentions only the top 20, for full entry list click here.
