Carlos Alcaraz turns heads with unusual practice session, viral video draws attention amid his ongoing wrist rehabilitation

A recent training video of Carlos Alcaraz has gone viral on social media. In the clip, the Spanish star was seen hitting forehand shots with his left hand instead of his dominant right hand. The unusual training method immediately caught the attention of fans. Many were surprised to see the World No 2 adapting his practice routine while continuing his recovery from a wrist injury that has kept him away from major tournaments.

The injury occurred during his opening-round match at the Barcelona Open against Otto Virtanen. Although Alcaraz managed to win that match, he was forced to withdraw from his second-round clash against Tomáš Macháč. The setback later led to his withdrawal from both the French Open and Wimbledon 2026. Recent sightings of the Spaniard in Portugal without a wrist brace had raised hopes of a quick return. However, his latest training session showed that he is still taking precautions as he works toward a full recovery.

Carlos Alcaraz continues careful recovery after wrist injury

The viral practice footage offered another update on Carlos Alcaraz’s recovery journey. During the session, he wore a protective brace on his injured right wrist. To avoid putting extra pressure on the area, he practiced forehand shots using his left hand. The video quickly spread online and generated discussion among tennis fans about his rehabilitation process.

Earlier this week, Alcaraz was seen relaxing on a beach in Portugal without the brace. That sighting led many supporters to believe that his recovery was progressing well. However, the return of the wrist protection during training suggested that the Spaniard is still following a cautious plan designed by his medical team.

Away from the court, Alcaraz recently shared a collection of photos on Instagram showing moments spent with family members and close friends throughout May. The post reflected a quieter period in his career as he focuses on recovery rather than competition.

The former World No. 1 has previously explained that he is determined not to rush his comeback. He said his priority is returning only when his wrist is completely healed because he wants to protect his long-term future in the sport. Alcaraz admitted that watching other players compete in tournaments has been difficult. However, he believes patience is necessary. He remains confident that the recovery process will ultimately lead him back to the court, stronger.




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