Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAlcaraz will defend his crown at the US Open (Getty)Carlos Alcaraz is set to return to competitive tennis at the US Open after a four-month layoff caused by a persistent right wrist injury. The 23-year-old seven-time grand slam champion, who was forced to miss the French Open and Wimbledon, announced his comeback alongside football transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano using his trademark phrase "Here we go". Alcaraz's return coincides with the US Open announcing a record total prize fund of $108m (approximately £80m), representing a 20 per cent increase, with the men's and women's singles champions each receiving $5.5m (approximately £4m). Tournament directors hope the historic payout will resolve ongoing disputes with top players who have raised concerns over prize money and operational matters under the banner Project RedEye. The major grand slams have also jointly announced the establishment of a new grand slam player advisory council launching after the US Open, alongside a $2m (approximately £1.5m) player support programme to improve communication and player welfare. In fullCarlos Alcaraz to make US Open return after four-month injury layoffMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Carlos Alcaraz announces tennis comeback after missing Wimbledon
Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAlcaraz will defend his crown at the US Open (Getty)Carlos Alcaraz is set to return to competitive tennis at the US Open after a four-month layoff caused by a persistent right wrist injury. The 23-year-old seven-time grand slam champion, who was forced to miss the French Open and Wimbledon, announced his comeback alongside football transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano using his trademark phrase "Here we go". Alcaraz's return coincides with the US Open announcing a record total prize fund of $108m (approximately £80m), representing a 20 per cent increase, with the men's and women's singles champions each receiving $5.5m (approximately £4m). Tournament directors hope the historic payout will resolve ongoing disputes with top players who have raised concerns over prize money and operational matters under the banner Project RedEye. The major grand slams have also jointly announced the establishment of a new grand slam player advisory council launching after the US Open, alongside a $2m (approximately £1.5m) player support programme to improve communication and player welfare. In fullCarlos Alcaraz to make US Open return after four-month injury layoffMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
