Boris Becker Advises Carlos Alcaraz to Prioritize Recovery Over Return to Tennis Carlos Alcaraz, the Spanish tennis star, has been sidelined from competition since April due to a wrist injury that has disrupted his season. The 22-year-old, who was also absent from the Masters 1000 event in Canada, plans to make his comeback at the Cincinnati Masters 1000 tournament. However, former world number one Boris Becker has urged Alcaraz to take his time to fully recover, emphasizing that his health should take precedence over rushing back to play. Becker, speaking to Sky Sports, highlighted the severity of Alcaraz’s injury, which occurred during the second week of April in Monte Carlo. Alcaraz won his match on Thursday before being hospitalized, and as of mid-July, three months later, he remains away from competition. Becker described the situation as a critical moment for the young player, noting that the wrist is one of the most delicate areas for a tennis player. A recurrence of the injury could jeopardize Alcaraz’s ability to compete at the highest level. “Carlos has been away for three months, and the wrist is an extremely fragile part of the body because it’s essential for every stroke,” Becker warned. He advised Alcaraz to “take all the time he needs” to ensure his wrist is fully healed before returning to competition. Becker’s comments reflect his concern for Alcaraz’s long-term career, as the injury has already impacted his season significantly. The Spanish player’s absence has been a major blow to the tennis circuit, with Becker acknowledging the difficulty of coping with such a loss. However, he stressed that Alcaraz’s recovery should not be rushed, even as the upcoming US Open approaches.#carlos_alcaraz #us_open #boris_becker #monte_carlo #cincinnati_masters_1000
