“Carlos Alcaraz may not recover in time for the US Open, says former coach of Serena Williams.”

Carlos Alcaraz is getting closer to a return to tennis, but his participation in the US Open remains uncertain. The young Spaniard has been out of competition for the past five months due to a wrist injury he sustained during the Barcelona Open in April, which prevented him from competing in Roland Garros and Wimbledon.

Recently, Alcaraz has been training intensively in Murcia alongside fellow ATP player Holger Rune. However, his status for the US Open continues to be a mystery. With rumors about his potential participation circulating, Rick Macci, former coach of Serena Williams, commented on the situation. “If the Spanish Magician plays the US Open, the last Grand Slam of the year, television audiences will be through the roof. Coming off an injury and being the best in the world, it will showcase his game and whether his mind is still like granite,” Macci stated on social media.

Alcaraz's situation remains unpredictable, with Macci stating that “it's still 50/50 whether he decides to attack the Big Apple and wants to fight.” The coach added that Alcaraz will play when he feels ready to have fun, but emphasized that his full return will require time to get back to the top.

Should Alcaraz not participate in the US Open, all indications suggest that his return will take place at the Laver Cup, which is set for the end of September. The tennis player was one of the first to sign up for the 2026 event, which will be held in London at the O2 Arena. Alcaraz has competed in the Laver Cup for the past two seasons and has repeatedly expressed his appreciation for the team format, where Europe faces the World.

This competition, although primarily an exhibition, provides a competitive atmosphere that could be ideal for Alcaraz to regain his form alongside some of the best players on the ATP circuit. He will be able to participate in both singles and doubles, allowing him to test the condition of his wrist in a less demanding environment before facing the rigors of the professional circuit.

After the Laver Cup, the tennis calendar will be quite busy, with the Asian swing and the European indoor swing, which includes the last two Masters tournaments and the ATP Finals. Alcaraz's future promises to be exciting, depending on his physical condition and his ability to readapt to the demanding world of professional tennis.