BREAKING: Carlos Alcaraz’s latest plans for the US Open have been revealed amid injury concerns
It’s still uncertain as to whether Carlos Alcaraz will be in action at this year’s US Open.
The Spaniard, aged 23, has been sidelined with a wrist injury for over four months, having last appeared on tour at the Barcelona Open in April.
Alcaraz had aimed to make his return at the Cincinnati Open, but chose not to defend his title there and withdrew to extend his recovery.
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Now, the world number two has another title to defend at the US Open after he triumphed over Jannik Sinner last year to claim a sixth major title.
Amid speculation about his chances of featuring at Flushing Meadows, a new update on Alcaraz emerged on Monday
The latest update on Carlos Alcaraz’s US Open plans
According to Spanish outlet Marca, Alcaraz has been reserved one of the US Open mixed doubles wildcard spots in case he chooses to travel to New York for the tournament.
The US Open will feature the mixed doubles format that was newly revamped last year, with the world’s biggest singles stars making up the entry list for the event.
Pairs for the event include Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina and Taylor Fritz, as well as Jessica Pegula and Jack Draper.
Alcaraz played alongside Emma Raducanu in mixed doubles at last year’s US Open, but neither player is on the entry list this time around.
The US Open organisers reserve the right to award eight wildcards, and Alcaraz would be eligible for one if he decides to play.
How Carlos Alcaraz and Emma Raducanu performed last year
Alcaraz and Raducanu, both former US Open champions, were handed a difficult first assignment in their opening match of the mixed doubles event at Flushing Meadows last year..
The two went face to face with Pegula and Draper, who formed a strong partnership together.
Pegula and Draper defeated Alcaraz and Raducanu in straight sets, winning 4-2, 4-2 in front of a rapturous crowd at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
The mixed doubles competition was ultimately won by Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori, who beat the duo of Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud.
