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Wrist injury rules Carlos Alcaraz out of Cincinnati
Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the Cincinnati tournament because of a lingering right-wrist injury, extending his absence since discomfort in his opening Barcelona match. He has already missed Madrid, Rome, Roland Garros,…
The Story in Brief
Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the Cincinnati tournament because of a lingering right-wrist injury, extending his absence since discomfort in his opening Barcelona match. He has already missed Madrid, Rome, Roland Garros, Queen’s and Wimbledon. The 23-year-old had been scheduled to return in Cincinnati after an 8-2? No, after months of rehabilitation.
Alcaraz won eight titles in 2025, including Roland Garros and the US Open, and regained the year-end world No.1 ranking. In 2026, he beat Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open final to win his seventh Grand Slam and complete the career Grand Slam. His 22-3 record before the injury shows his form, but he now faces limited match practice before defending his US Open title. Jannik Sinner has strengthened his lead at the top during Alcaraz’s absence.
The Indian Opinion
The lazy story is that one wrist injury has exposed Alcaraz as fragile, while the opposing exaggeration treats every setback as irrelevant because he has recovered before. Neither view is supported by the record. His previous injuries did not stop him winning major titles, but repeated interruptions make workload and rehabilitation central to his career. The useful test is not a rushed return in New York, but whether he can complete a full season without another long absence.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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