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Alcaraz Lifts World Cup Trophy, Faces Wrist Layoff

7/21/2026

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Carlos Alcaraz carried the World Cup trophy onto MetLife Stadium as Spain beat Argentina.
He injured his right wrist at the 2026 Barcelona Open on April 14 and is sidelined.
About 125 days have passed since his last point while he undergoes medical tests and training with no practice sets.
Alcaraz is slated to return at the Cincinnati Masters 1000 before the US Open, after left-hand drills and a June Amalfi Coast vacation with girlfriend Claudia Canals.

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Carlos Alcaraz carried the World Cup trophy onto MetLife Stadium as Spain beat Argentina.
He injured his right wrist at the 2026 Barcelona Open on April 14 and is sidelined.
About 125 days have passed since his last point while he undergoes medical tests and training with no practice sets.
Alcaraz is slated to return at the Cincinnati Masters 1000 before the US Open, after left-hand drills and a June Amalfi Coast vacation with girlfriend Claudia Canals.