The Return of a King: Alcaraz's Wrist, His Head, and the US Open Carlos Alcaraz has emerged from a four month layoff due to a wrist injury that had raised doubts about his prospects.
Now, as he prepares to face Roman Safiullin in his first major test since returning, Alcaraz is adamant: this is not about fine tuning his game; it's about competition.
Alcaraz has built a reputation as a Grand Slam champion who excels under pressure. His injury may have raised questions, but he has consistently produced his best tennis at the biggest stages.