The Spaniard hasn’t played for four months and has not yet recovered from his wrist injury, risking not being at the last Slam of the season. Sinner leaving for Ohio on Sunday after a visit to the Physioclinic
Carlos Alcaraz he announced to the organizers of the Cincinnati tournament who will not participate in the event. The Spanish tennis player, number two in the world, he hasn’t played an official match for four months now due to a wrist injury but he returned to training and signed up for the ATP 1000 in Cincinnati to better prepare for the last Slam of the season, the US Open scheduled in New York from August 30th. The resignation alarmed his fans and according to the Spanish sports newspaper Brand at this point it is very difficult to participate in the Slam on the Flushing Meadows courts. “It seems difficult that, after several months away from the courts, he will be able to return to play in such a demanding tournament as the US one“It is clear that Alcaraz’s strategy is based on the utmost prudence to avoid worsening the situation.
Anomalous season
The wrist injury has had very serious consequences on the Spaniard’s 2026 season. After retiring in Barcelona, Carlos missed Madrid and Rome first, therefore the Roland Garroswhere he was the defending champion, and finally Wimbledon. Two missed Majors in a row and four months without official matches represent the most difficult period of his young career.
Control for Sinner
Jannik Sinner after his second consecutive victory at Wimbledon he took a long period of rest and after training in his Monte Carlo he is preparing for his departure to the United States where he will be busy first in Cincinnati and then in New York for the last Slam of the season on his beloved hard court. Before flying overseas Sinner underwent a visit to his physiatrist at Physioclinic of Milan. In recent times, health checks have become a priority for the number in the world with the clear intention of running the risk of running into other illnesses like in Paris. For this reason there were checks at San Rafaele and at JMedical in Turin. No alarms however, the travel program is confirmed with departure for Ohio set for Sunday.
