Carlos Alcaraz is preparing to return to the courts.

Carlos Alcaraz returns to the courts: the recovery that is making headlines

Carlos Alcaraz’s last official match dates back to April 14, at the Barcelona tournament, marking the beginning of an absence that continues to this day. The clay season has been irreparably compromised due to a wrist injury, which has already prevented him from participating in Roland Garros and will also keep him from competing in Wimbledon, the next Grand Slam of the year. The young Spanish prodigy is eager to return to delight fans and to rewrite the intense rivalry with Jannik Sinner, who, in his absence, won the Career Golden Masters but failed to secure the last major title he was missing.

Despite his time away from the courts, Alcaraz, a former world number one, has maintained an intense training routine aimed at regaining his physical form. However, his right hand still does not allow him to train with a racquet, forcing him to play exclusively with his left hand. This temporary adaptation, shared on his official channels, has been met with enthusiasm by fans who have witnessed the progress of the Murcian in recent weeks.

In a video released by the Tennis TV account, the Spaniard can be seen continuing his recovery with grit and determination, a clear sign that his return is imminent and promises to be explosive.

Between physical training and the inability to hold a racket with his injured hand, Alcaraz has been using his time to attend social events, such as the one hosted by the Princess of Girona Foundation, where he was greeted by a huge crowd. In an interview during the event, the 23-year-old tennis player revealed unprecedented details about his personal life and the importance of family in his journey: “At this moment, you realize what really matters, and I am truly grateful for what I have, which is my family, who have always been there to support me. My parents never forced me to play tennis; they always gave me the freedom to choose, and that helped me a lot to keep having fun, to never feel pressure from the tennis world. Today, it is my family that makes me the person I am.”

This forced period of downtime has allowed him to appreciate the little things and catch up on lost time with those closest to him: “Now I really value being at home with my family and friends, doing some ‘silly things’ at home… it’s those little things that I truly appreciate now. When you’re competing and traveling, you don’t realize the importance of the simple and small things that are part of your daily life.”

Alcaraz’s prolonged absence from major tournaments has created enormous anticipation around his return, which is expected to happen on the hard courts of North America. His desire to compete again and the energy he has shown in training promise a grand comeback that could revolutionize the race for major titles in the second half of the season. The eyes of the tennis world are on Carlos Alcaraz, who is not only battling against injury but also against time to return to the top.