New York, Aug 28, 2026 (AFP) - Alcaraz anxious after layoff but feels 'great' about wrist

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2026-08-28

Carlos Alcaraz said Friday he feels at "100 percent" ahead of his defense of the US Open, but acknowledged feeling anxious after a four-month layoff due to a wrist injury. The Spaniard has drawn confidence from grueling practice sessions ahead of the Grand Slam, he told reporters at a pre-tournament media day. "I need to come here to practice with these guys to to feel the competition once again, and this is a real a real testing," he said. "I'm......

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