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How Carlos Alcaraz's Wrist Injury Reshaped His 2026 Season

Carlos Alcaraz’s 2026 season began with a historic surge, cementing his legacy as the youngest man to complete the Career Grand Slam after defeating Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open final. The Spanish star followed up with a flawless 12-0 start to the year, including a title in Doha, and remained among the tour’s elite through the Masters 1000 events, reaching the semifinals at Indian Wells and the third round at Miami despite a few setbacks.

His dominance on hard courts set the stage for a potential clay-court resurgence, though a right wrist injury—diagnosed as tenosynovitis—derailed his plans in April. The setback forced withdrawals from Barcelona, Madrid, and the French Open, sidelining him for four critical months and two majors, yet his world No.

2 ranking endured even without competitive play. Alcaraz’s return at the US Open, where he entered as defending champion, tested his recovery as he advanced to the quarterfinals before falling to Ben Shelton.

Though his comeback run fell just short of a deep push, the result marked a strong rebound after a prolonged absence, leaving questions about whether he could reclaim his early-season form as the season neared its close.

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