Boris Becker has cast doubt on Carlos Alcaraz's chances of returning to the ATP Tour anytime soon, warning the Spaniard is still "far off" from full fitness after a wrist injury.

The six-time Grand Slam champion reacted to a video of Alcaraz hitting serves at his academy. Becker posted on X: "Nice to see him hit a little but still far off I am afraid."

What did Boris Becker say about Alcaraz?

Alcaraz has been sidelined since April. He hurt his right wrist during his first-round match at the Barcelona Open.

Initial hopes had him back for the grass-court swing. That didn't happen. Then the clay season passed without him. Now his US Open spot is in real doubt.

Becker, a former world No. 1 himself, knows what it takes to return from injury. His warning carries weight.

The 23-year-old Alcaraz shared a training video on social media. Becker saw it and wasn't convinced.

Why it matters for Boris Becker's legacy

Becker's comment puts him right in the middle of a major tennis story. The German legend remains a key voice in the sport.

Alcaraz is the defending US Open champion. He has 2,000 ranking points to protect in New York. He also has 1,000 points to defend in Cincinnati.

Without those points, Alcaraz will drop. He's already set to fall to No. 3 after Wimbledon. Alexander Zverev will leapfrog him into second.

Becker's warning adds pressure to Alcaraz's camp. The young star started 2026 by winning the Australian Open. Since then, it's been downhill.

What comes next for Alcaraz?

Alcaraz is already out of the Canadian Open. That tournament starts August 2. He's not on the entry list.

His next possible return is Cincinnati. He's the defending champion there. But Becker's comment suggests that's optimistic.

The US Open begins August 30. That gives Alcaraz just over a month. He needs to ramp up practice intensity fast.

Becker's assessment is blunt. It's also realistic. A wrist injury for a player who generates huge topspin is no small thing.

Alcaraz lost to Jannik Sinner in the Monte-Carlo final before getting hurt. He had a disappointing Sunshine Swing too.

Now he's watching Wimbledon from home. Zverev won the French Open and made the Wimbledon final. The rankings are shifting.

Becker's voice matters here. He won Wimbledon at 17. He knows about comebacks and setbacks.

His "far off" verdict is the most honest take on Alcaraz's situation yet. Fans hoping for a quick return may need to wait longer.