Carlos Alcaraz, the 23-year-old world number three and seven-time Grand Slam champion, will make his return to competitive tennis at the Cincinnati Open starting August 13 after recovering from a wrist injury sustained at the Barcelona Open in April [1, 2, 3, 4]. The 2026 Cincinnati Open runs through August 23 and marks Alcaraz’s first tournament back after withdrawing from multiple events, including the French Open, Madrid, Rome, and Wimbledon due to the injury [1, 2, 3, 4].
Alcaraz is the defending champion in Cincinnati, having claimed the 2025 title after Jannik Sinner retired from the final due to illness [1, 2, 3]. The tournament offers Alcaraz a key opportunity to regain form and momentum ahead of the US Open, where he is also defending champion. The US Open begins August 30 [1, 2, 3, 4].
World number one Jannik Sinner, who has won five ATP Masters 1000 titles this year, including defending his Wimbledon crown by beating Alcaraz in the final, will also compete in Cincinnati [1, 2, 3, 4]. Other notable entries include new British number one Arthur Fery, ranked a career-high 36 after his Wimbledon semifinal run [1]. Meanwhile, Emma Raducanu has withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open due to a stress fracture in her lower leg [1], and Jack Draper requires a wildcard to enter the event [1].
Alcaraz’s return at Cincinnati marks a critical step in his recovery and preparation for the US Open defense later this month [1, 2, 3, 4].
