# Alcaraz's Wrist Injury: 114 Days and Counting—How Much Damage?

Carlos Alcaraz has now been sidelined for 114 days due to a wrist injury, raising growing concern over its long-term impact on his career. The extended absence has forced him to miss major tournaments and threatens his ranking and momentum. As one of tennis's top young stars, his prolonged time off shifts the balance of the tour and raises questions about his readiness to return at full strength.

**Importance:** 3/5

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### Sports
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/articles/cq56qz4xx1yo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:56:45 GMT