Carlos Alcaraz has been ruled out of the 2026 National Bank Open in Montréal, extending his injury absence to nearly four months following right-wrist tenosynovitis sustained at the Barcelona Open. Despite forfeiting 4,800 ranking points and facing a growing threat from Alexander Zverev in the live standings, the 23-year-old is taking a measured approach to his comeback. Back on court with an unstrung racket, Alcaraz shared a positive update on Instagram. Cincinnati remains his target return event, with the US Open to follow. Carlos Alcaraz has been ruled out of the 2026 National Bank Open in Montréal, extending his injury absence to nearly four months following right-wrist tenosynovitis sustained at the Barcelona Open. Despite forfeiting 4,800 ranking points and facing a growing threat from Alexander Zverev in the live standings, the 23-year-old is taking a measured approach to his comeback. Back on court with an unstrung racket, Alcaraz shared a positive update on Instagram. Cincinnati remains his target return event, with the US Open to follow.
