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Patrick Mouratoglou suggests if Carlos Alcaraz’s wrist is fully healed after he won the Japan Open title

Carlos Alcaraz has continued his dominant return to the tennis court after a four-month absence due to a wrist injury, capturing his 27th ATP title at the Japan Open. The Spaniard, who had been sidelined since the Barcelona Open in April, made his comeback at the US Open in late August, reaching the quarterfinals before leading Team Europe to victory at the Laver Cup.

His recent form has been impressive, including a straight-sets triumph over Juan Manuel Cerundolo in the opening round of the Shanghai Masters, setting the tone for his bid to claim his first ATP Masters 1000 title at the event. Despite facing challenges in his Japan Open campaign—including dropping two sets and battling through four tiebreaks—Alcaraz defended his title with a win over Jiri Lehecka in the final, showcasing resilience even when his play lacked full consistency.

Former coach to Serena Williams, Patrick Mouratoglou, praised Alcaraz’s ability to win despite imperfections, suggesting his wrist is now fully healed and that his passion for the sport remains unwavering. Alcaraz himself acknowledged the early struggles of adapting to the Shanghai Masters conditions, emphasizing the need to play aggressively to regain his rhythm after a brief adjustment period.

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