(VIDEO) Carlos Alcaraz back hitting with his right hand as return date draws closer

Some really positive news coming from Carlos Alcaraz who has returned to hitting with his right hand once more following that wrist injury that has put him on the sidelines in recent times.

Following his defeat in the final of the Monte-Carlo Masters against Jannik Sinner, the Spaniard went to Catalonia to compete in the Barcelona Open. He began with a win, but the signs were concerning. He had a medical timeout with his wrist assessed after spikes of pain were felt.

He would later pull out of the tournament in Barcelona, which was followed by Madrid. Rome and Roland Garros next, and finally the entirety of the grass swing would be missed, most notably Wimbledon. The two-time champion will not be featuring in the third Grand Slam of the year in a bitter blow.

He reached the final last year, losing his crown to Sinner in another thrilling contest between the two. As his return date gets closer, he is stepping up his recovery.

The signs are looking really promising for the six-time major champion. In a huge step forward, he posted a video on Instagram lightly hitting the ball with his right hand, altering between forehands and backhands.

His recovery process has been treated with care as he looks to not create anymore damage while keeping himself fit and sharp ready for his return to the court. First without a racket, then with his left hand, he was certainly getting closer.

Now, this most recent update proves that it may not be long before Alcaraz competes among the best tennis players in the world once more.

According to RNE Deportes, the 23-year-old has a choice of tournaments to pick from as the tennis is set to return to North America. If he is fit enough, then one of Washington (ATP 500) or Los Cabos (ATP 250) will feature the world number two.

A busy period will see two consecutive Masters 1000 tournaments in the form of the Canadian Open and Cincinnati Open. Alcaraz did not compete in Canada last year but is the reigning champion in Cincinnati following Sinner's early retirement.

He will be gearing up for the US Open, where he is also defending the title. He defeated his Italian rival for a second title at Flushing Meadows and will be desperately hoping that he is capable of mounting another challenge in New York. These tournaments beforehand are crucial in him getting back to his absolute best in terms of ability, fitness and sharpness ahead of the fourth and final Grand Slam of 2026.