World No 2 Carlos Alcaraz has been forced to withdraw from the Cincinnati Open, exacerbating concerns over his ability to defend his US Open title, which is set to commence on August 30 and will be broadcast live on Sky Sports. The decision comes as a result of an ongoing wrist injury that has plagued Alcaraz since April, when he was compelled to withdraw from the Barcelona tournament. Despite his prolonged absence from competitive play, Alcaraz remains ranked second globally.
The injury has already prevented him from defending his French Open title and thwarted his attempt to secure a third Wimbledon victory. According to Cincinnati Open tournament director Bob Moran, "Carlos is doing everything in his power to return to tournament play as soon as possible." Alcaraz may still have an opportunity to participate in the Winston-Salem Open, which begins on August 23, in a bid to accumulate some match practice ahead of the US Open.
Notably, Alcaraz emerged victorious in Cincinnati last year after Jannik Sinner withdrew from the final, and subsequently went on to claim his second US Open title. For the latest tennis scores, results, and upcoming matches, as well as streaming options for the US Open and other tennis events, visit our website. Additionally, an A-Z guide to tennis terminology is available, along with tennis highlights, interviews, and video content.
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