Carlos Alcaraz advised not to rush his return for the Cincinnati Open.

Carlos Alcaraz is facing a 106-day absence from the ATP Tour, marking the longest period he has been sidelined due to injury. The 20-year-old Spanish tennis player suffered a wrist injury during the Barcelona Open in April, preventing him from competing on both clay and grass surfaces, including prestigious tournaments such as Roland Garros and Wimbledon.

Alcaraz is on the entry list for the Cincinnati Open, where his return is anticipated ahead of a potential participation in the US Open. If this materializes, he will have missed five months of competition. However, respected tennis commentator Robbie Koenig has cautioned Alcaraz about the importance of being careful upon his return. During the podcast The Inside-In Tennis, Koenig referenced examples of other players, such as Juan Martin del Potro and Dominic Thiem, who faced similar issues, with their careers severely affected by wrist injuries.

“He should have learned from many players who came before him, like del Potro and Thiem. Many players have faced wrist problems that became very problematic in the long term,” Koenig stated. Both players, despite having won Grand Slam titles, had their careers marked by injuries that forced them to retire from competition early, with Del Potro retiring at 33 and Thiem at 31.

Koenig also noted that Alcaraz may be more secure in his return, as he does not need to rush back for financial reasons, having accumulated a considerable fortune throughout his career. “Therefore, there is no need for him to hurry. He has a long way ahead of him and his bank account is quite full,” the commentator added.

Since his debut on the ATP Tour in 2020, Alcaraz has earned $64,997,598 in prize money, not including earnings from sponsorships or branding deals. Over these six years as a professional tennis player, he has won 26 career titles, 302 matches, and seven Grand Slam titles.

As the date of his return approaches, Alcaraz's schedule is expanding, with entries in four tournaments: Cincinnati, US Open, Laver Cup, and Six Kings Slam. However, the situation may change, and there is a possibility that the seven-time Grand Slam champion will remain away from the ATP Tour for longer, which will certainly displease his dedicated fans.