India, Aug. 4 -- The US Open 2026 is fast approaching, and Carlos Alcaraz appears set to make his long-awaited return to Grand Slam action. The defending champion has been included on the tournament's official entry list, keeping him on track to return to Flushing Meadows after spending several months out with a right wrist injury. The Spaniard, currently ranked World No. 2, has not played since the Barcelona Open in April, with the injury forcing him to miss the French Open, Wimbledon and the Canadian Open.

Alcaraz is aiming to defend the US Open title he won by defeating Jannik Sinner in the 2025 final, with the tournament scheduled to begin on August 30 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. He is also entered for the Ci...