Carlos Alcaraz may not have stepped onto the court since early last month, but he's still making headlines—and for good reason. The tennis world has felt noticeably quieter without his explosive energy and dazzling shot-making, leaving a gap that's hard to ignore.

Fans have been anxiously awaiting news on his wrist injury, which forced him to take a cautious approach. While that decision surprised some, it was a smart move for his long-term health. What's been tougher to swallow is the lack of clarity on his return timeline—until now.

Spanish tennis insider Ángel García, a trusted voice for COPE and Onda Cero, recently shared an update that's more promising than most. In a brief conversation with COPE, García offered a hopeful outlook: "If with conservative treatment—which I know is the case—Carlos is going to recover from the injury and become himself again. I have hope. I think he can make it not only to Wimbledon but also to Queen's before as preparation."

This news comes as a relief for fans who had resigned themselves to waiting until Wimbledon. But if García's insight holds true, we could see Alcaraz back on grass even sooner, sharpening his game at Queen's Club.

His absence has been felt deeply on the ATP Tour. Without Alcaraz to challenge him, Jannik Sinner has dominated, sweeping the first four Masters 1000 titles of the year and cruising to victory at the Madrid Open. In that final, Sinner dismantled world number three Alexander Zverev with ease, leaving little doubt about his current form. Many expect Sinner to do the same at Roland Garros.

The tour has lost some of its unpredictability without Alcaraz in the mix. His rivalry with Sinner brought a spark that's now missing. As Ben Shelton joins a star-studded roster alongside Alcaraz and Taylor Fritz, the competition is heating up—but it's clear that the sport needs its young Spanish star back to restore that edge.