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Alcaraz withdraws from Cincinnati event as doubts grow over US Open defence

Alcaraz withdraws from Cincinnati event as doubts grow over US Open defence

Summary

Tennis player Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open because of a wrist injury. This raises uncertainty about his ability to defend his US Open title later this month.

Key Facts

  • Carlos Alcaraz pulled out of the Cincinnati Open due to a wrist injury.
  • He has been injured since withdrawing from the Barcelona Open in April.
  • Alcaraz was planning to return to competition at the Cincinnati event from August 13-23.
  • He missed the French Open and Wimbledon while recovering.
  • The Winston-Salem Open starting August 23 is his last chance to play before the US Open.
  • Alcaraz is currently world number two and has not confirmed if he will play in Winston-Salem.
  • He won the Cincinnati Open last year and then won the US Open in 2022.
  • The US Open tennis tournament begins on August 30.
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