{"id":2100893,"date":"2026-08-19T11:00:18","date_gmt":"2026-08-19T08:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2100893"},"modified":"2026-08-19T11:00:18","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T08:00:18","slug":"serena-williams-former-coach-rates-carlos-alcarazs-chances-of-playing-the-us-open","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2100893","title":{"rendered":"Serena Williams\u2019 former coach rates Carlos Alcaraz\u2019s chances of playing the US Open"},"content":{"rendered":"<article class=\"ps-article-content rounded-lg lg:mt-5 lg:border lg:border-card lg:bg-card lg:shadow-primary\">\n<header>\n<h1 class=\"py-4 text-xl font-normal text-title sm:text-2xl\">Serena Williams\u2019 former coach rates Carlos Alcaraz\u2019s chances of playing the US Open<\/h1>\n<div class=\"my-2 flex items-center justify-between\">\n<div class=\"flex items-center\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/author\/liam-mcmillen\" class=\"text-sm 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looks on during his match                            <\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<div class=\"ciam-article-t365\"><!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tag\/carlos-alcaraz\">Carlos Alcaraz<\/a> is getting closer and closer to a return to tennis, but the Spaniard still might not be back in time for the US Open.<\/p>\n<p>Alcaraz has missed five months of action since suffering a wrist injury at the Barcelona Open in April, and it has kept him out of Roland Garros and Wimbledon.<\/p>\n<p>The Spaniard is now hitting the court with some verocity in Murcia, alongside fellow ATP star Holger Rune, but there is still doubt over his status at the US Open.<\/p>\n<p>With rumours swirling about Alcaraz playing the US Open, Serena Williams\u2019 former coach, Rick Macci, has had his say on the Spaniard appearing at the Grand Slam.<\/p>\n<h2>More Carlos Alcaraz news<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tennis-news\/carlos-alcaraz-usopen-fitness-test-holger-rune\">Carlos Alcaraz could stage a very public US Open fitness test as he is set for final decision<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tennis-features\/carlos-alcaraz-injury-good-sign-leading-expert-exclusive\">Carlos Alcaraz\u2019s lengthy injury absence could be a \u2018good sign\u2019, according to leading expert<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Speaking on <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/RickMacci\/status\/2089957098331234642?s=20\" target=\"_blank\">social media<\/a>, Macci said: \u201cIf the Spanish Magician plays the US Open, the last Grand Slam of the year, TV ratings will be top tier. Coming off an injury and being the best on the planet will show his game and if his mind is still like granite.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is still 50\/50 that he takes a bite of the Big Apple and wants to battle and grapple. Carlos will play when he feels ready to have fun but his overall comeback will take time to get to number one.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>If <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tag\/carlos-alcaraz\">Alcaraz<\/a> does not play the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tag\/us-open\">US Open<\/a>, it is very likely he will make his return at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tag\/Laver-Cup\">Laver Cup<\/a>, which takes place at the end of September.<\/p>\n<p>The Spaniard was one of the first players to sign up for the 2026 event, which takes place in London at The O2 Arena for this installment.<\/p>\n<p>He has played the tournament the past two season and has often gone on record to say how much he loves the team format, as Team Europe take on Team World.<\/p>\n<p>It is also essentially an exhibition event, despite the fierce competition on the court, so it would be perfect for Alcaraz to try and get up to speed alongside some of the ATP Tour\u2019s very best.<\/p>\n<p>Alcaraz could play singles and doubles in a laid-back atmosphere to prpare him for the hustle and bustle of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tag\/ATP-Tour\">ATP Tour<\/a> to truly test out if his wrist is ready for a return to tennis.<\/p>\n<p>Alcaraz would be teamed alongside <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tag\/flavio-cobolli\">Flavio Cobolli<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tag\/alexander-zverev\">Alexander Zverev<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tag\/rafael-jodar\">Rafael Jodar<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tag\/jakub-mensik\">Jakub Mensik<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tag\/casper-ruud\">Casper Ruud<\/a>. Team World, meanwhile, consists of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tag\/Alex-de-Minaur\">Alex de Minaur<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tag\/ben-shelton\">Ben Shelton<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tag\/Taylor-Fritz\">Taylor Fritz<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tag\/alexander-bublik\">Alexander Bublik<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tag\/Learner-Tien\">Learner Tien<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tag\/tommy-paul\">Tommy Paul<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Following the Laver Cup, there is another busy period in the sport, including the Asian swing, and the indoor European swing, including the final two remaining Masters tournaments and the ATP Finals.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End --><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Serena Williams\u2019 former coach rates Carlos Alcaraz\u2019s chances of playing the US Open Liam McMillen 19 Aug 2026 12:00 PM Carlos Alcaraz looks on during his match Carlos Alcaraz is getting closer and closer to a return to tennis, but the Spaniard still might not be back in time for the US Open. 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