Carlos Alcaraz is scheduled to undergo a final medical examination on Friday as he continues his recovery from a wrist injury. The check could clear the way for the Spaniard to resume training and target a return at the Canadian Masters in August.
Alcaraz withdrew from the Barcelona Open nearly three months ago due to the injury and has since missed consecutive Grand Slams. The 23-year-old is expected to receive clearance to begin training if the examination shows no complications.
His team aims to have him back on court by early August at the Canadian Masters, which runs from August 3 to 13 in Montreal. Recent light hitting sessions have shown positive signs for the world No. 2.
Former coach Rick Macci praised the cautious approach. "I think it’s smart they’re playing the long game," Macci said. "He’s taking the advice that he’s gotten. And he’s so young."
Alcaraz could drop to No. 3 in the rankings as early as next Monday depending on results at Wimbledon.
