Carlos Alcaraz Returns to Training Without Wrist Protection

Carlos Alcaraz is back in training without wrist protection, a significant step in his recovery from wrist tenosynovitis. On April 14, Alcaraz withdrew from the Barcelona Open due to the injury.

Alcaraz was forced to miss the Madrid, Rome, and French Open tournaments. Recently, he was spotted on the practice court in Murcia, still wearing his protective brace, hitting forehands with his left hand.

His physical trainer, Alberto Lledó, shared a video of them running together, indicating a positive progress in Alcaraz's fitness level. Lledó posted a caption: “The weeks are flying by! I can’t keep up with you anymore,” and added a “rocky” hashtag.

David Ferrer, Spain's Davis Cup captain, urged fans to remain patient, noting that Alcaraz's recovery is going well. Ferrer told Spanish outlet AS: “Stay calm. Rest assured that everything is going well. The important thing is that Carlos recovers completely, one day at a time.”

Alcaraz had a massive 22-3 match record before the injury, completing his Career Grand Slam by winning the 2026 Australian Open. He defeated Novak Djokovic in a hard-fought four-set final.

Before Barcelona, Alcaraz won the Qatar Open in Doha but lost the world No. 1 spot to Jannik Sinner after the final defeat in Monte Carlo. Sinner went on a winning spree, capturing five ATP 1000 titles in a row.

Alcaraz's recovery is on track, and his fans are eagerly waiting for his return to the tennis court. His time away from the travel schedule allowed him to train uninterrupted, and the results are positive.

The video posted by Lledó shows Alcaraz running alongside his trainer, brace-free. This is a significant development in his recovery, and fans are hoping for his speedy return.

Alcaraz played his opening match of the tournament against Otto Virtanen, winning in straight sets (6-4, 6-2). However, tests revealed the issue was much worse than anticipated, and he was forced to give a walkover to his next opponent, Tomáš Macháč.

As Alcaraz continues his recovery, his fans are keeping their fingers crossed for his return to the tennis court. With his strong performance before the injury, Alcaraz is expected to make a significant impact upon his return.

The exact date of Alcaraz's return is not yet confirmed, but his progress is being closely monitored by his team and fans. For now, Alcaraz is focusing on his recovery, and his fans are waiting patiently for his comeback.