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Despite being sidelined through injury, Carlos Alcaraz made sure his presence was felt in the sporting world when he carried the FIFA World Cup trophy at MetLife Stadium on Sunday. To make the occasion even more special for the Spaniard, Spain defeated Argentina to lift the World Cup, with Alcaraz visibly celebrating one of the proudest moments for his country.
With Alcaraz now in the United States ahead of the hard-court swing, questions continue to surround his fitness and whether he will be ready for the US Open. The Spaniard recently wrapped up a vacation with friends and his rumored girlfriend, Claudia Canals, on Italy's Amalfi Coast. The focus has now shifted to his upcoming medical tests and whether he will receive the green light to compete at the Cincinnati Masters.
Will Alcaraz Play the US Open?
Naturally, there has been plenty of speculation surrounding Alcaraz's recovery. Legendary coach Rick Macci recently claimed that the Spaniard is back to 100% fitness and has even started playing practice sets. This week, though, is expected to be crucial, as Alcaraz is set to undergo medical evaluations that will determine whether he can safely increase the intensity of his training.
Sources close to Alcaraz's inner circle, though, painted a different picture, making it clear that "he is definitely training but at a very low intensity. There are no sets being played and no matches being attempted at practice."
The update suggests that Alcaraz is taking an extremely cautious approach to his recovery and is in no rush to make his return. While fans would undoubtedly love to see him back on the court, the priority remains making a full recovery and avoiding another injury setback.
For those unaware, Carlos Alcaraz injured his right wrist during the first round of the 2026 Barcelona Open and has not played a competitive match since.
By the time the US hard-court swing gets underway, it will have been more than 100 days since the Spaniard last stepped onto the court for an official match, highlighting just how lengthy his absence has become.
