Carlos Alcaraz has been ruled out of the 2026 National Bank Open in Montréal, extending his injury absence to nearly four months following right-wrist tenosynovitis sustained at the Barcelona Open. Despite forfeiting 4,800 ranking points and facing a growing threat from Alexander Zverev in the live standings, the 23-year-old is taking a measured approach to his comeback. Back on court with an unstrung racket, Alcaraz shared a positive update on Instagram. Cincinnati remains his target return event, with the US Open to follow.