Carlos Alcaraz Withdraws From the Cincinnati Open because of a Lingering Wrist Injury
- On Aug 4, Carlos Alcaraz withdrew from the Cincinnati Open due to an ongoing wrist injury, ending his planned return to the Masters 1000 tournament in Ohio.
- His absence began after the Barcelona Open in April, forcing the 23-year-old to miss both the French Open and Wimbledon despite compiling a 22-3 record earlier in 2026.
- Cincinnati would have served as his only competitive preparation before the US Open begins Aug 30 in New York; the Winston-Salem Open starting Aug 23 offers a potential last-minute opportunity.
- Tournament director Bob Moran stated that the team knows "Carlos is doing everything he can to get back to playing tournaments as soon as possible," as the field remains led by top contenders.
- Alcaraz opened the 2026 season by claiming the Australian Open title, becoming the youngest man to complete the career Grand Slam before the wrist injury interrupted his momentum.
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(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Ahn Hong-seok = World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz (Spain) faces a red light on his US Open title defense.
Former world number one Carlos Alcaraz suffered a wrist injury in Barcelona in the spring.
The Spanish tennis player, who has not competed since April, will not be able to compete in the contest in North America. His presence in the big tournament in the United States creates uncertainty less than a month from the beginning.
Carlos Alcaraz News Sparks Major Concerns Ahead of US Open
Carlos Alcaraz planned to use the Cincinnati Open as a tune-up for his US Open title defense. Instead, he remains out of action. The post Carlos Alcaraz News Sparks Major Concerns Ahead of US Open appeared first on HEAVY.
Cincinnati has to do without one of his biggest stars this year. Last year's winner Alcaraz postpones his comeback.
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