Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from Cincinnati Open due to wrist injury
14 sources • 3 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 2:57 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open, further delaying his return from a wrist injury sustained in April. This injury has kept him out of both the French Open and Wimbledon this season. Although Alcaraz's wrist was previously reported as healthy, the reasons for his withdrawal remain unclear. His status for the upcoming US Open, starting August 30, is uncertain. Tournament director Bob Moran expressed support for Alcaraz's recovery and hopes to see him back in the future.
- •Alcaraz hasn't played since injuring his wrist at the Barcelona Open in April.
- •He missed both the French Open and Wimbledon this season.
- •His status for the US Open is currently unclear.
- •Cincinnati Open tournament director wishes him well in recovery.
- •Alcaraz aims to return to competition as soon as possible.
- 2:57 PMYahoo Sports — Carlos Alcaraz’s US Open Chances in Doubt After He Withdraws from Cincinnati Open
- 10:32 AMYahoo Sports — Carlos Alcaraz Withdraws From Cincinnati Open
- 8:49 AMYahoo Sports — “No Way Should Carlos Alcaraz Play The US Open” – Fans React As Spaniard’s Injury Absence Extends With Cincinnati Withdrawal
- 7:20 AMYahoo Sports — Carlos Alcaraz’s Cincinnati withdrawal confirmed as injury concerns grow ahead of US Open
- 6:45 AMThe Guardian Sport — Doubts grow over Carlos Alcaraz’s US Open defence after latest withdrawal
- 2:18 AMYahoo Sports — Alcaraz withdraws from Cincinnati Open amid ‘ongoing’ injury concerns
- 1:01 AMYahoo Sports — Carlos Alcaraz Abandons Cincinnati Open Comeback, Sparks Ominous Reactions From Tennis World Ahead of US Open
- 12:15 AMESPN Tennis — Alcaraz out of Cincinnati with ongoing wrist injury
"World No 2 pulls out of ATP Masters 1000 event in Cincinnati Spaniard has been sidelined since April with ongoing wrist injury Carlos Alcaraz has pulled out of the Cincinnati Open due to an ongoing wrist injury, casting fresh doubts over the Spaniard’s fitness ahead of his US Open title defence this month. The seven-times Grand Slam champion has been sidelined since withdrawing from the Barcelona Open second round in April but had been set to return at the ATP Masters 1000 event in Cincinnati, which he won last year. Continue reading...
"Carlos Alcaraz withdrew Tuesday from the Cincinnati Open because of a lingering right wrist injury that has sidelined him since April. “We know Carlos is doing everything he can to get back to playing tournaments as soon as possible,” tournament director Bob Moran said in a statement. “We wish him the best with his recovery and look forward to welcoming him back to Cincinnati in the future.”
"Carlos Alcaraz’s comeback trail has suffered a major setback as the Spaniard has decided to withdraw from the Cincinnati Open, much to the dismay of the tennis community. Alcaraz, who has been sidelined since April due to a right wrist injury he sustained at the Barcelona Open, was set to make his highly anticipated return at the ATP Masters 1000 event in Cincinnati.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 2:57 PMCarlos Alcaraz’s US Open Chances in Doubt After He Withdraws from Cincinnati Open
The Spanish tennis star sustained a wrist injury during the Barcelona Open in April
- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 10:32 AMCarlos Alcaraz Withdraws From Cincinnati Open
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open, throwing into doubt his fitness for the upcoming U.S. Open beginning later this month.
- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 8:49 AM“No Way Should Carlos Alcaraz Play The US Open” – Fans React As Spaniard’s Injury Absence Extends With Cincinnati Withdrawal
Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the upcoming Cincinnati Open, after giving the tennis community a brief hope of making a comeback last week. The withdrawal was met with grave disappointment across the community, with many now urging the Spaniard to also consider skipping the US Open to let his injured wrist make a complete recovery.
- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 7:20 AMCarlos Alcaraz’s Cincinnati withdrawal confirmed as injury concerns grow ahead of US Open
The No. 2 ranked men’s tennis star will not be participating in the Cincinnati Open due to a wrist injury that is set to keep him out.
- The Guardian SportAug 5, 2026, 6:45 AMDoubts grow over Carlos Alcaraz’s US Open defence after latest withdrawal
World No 2 pulls out of ATP Masters 1000 event in Cincinnati Spaniard has been sidelined since April with ongoing wrist injury Carlos Alcaraz has pulled out of the Cincinnati Open due to an ongoing wrist injury, casting fresh doubts over the Spaniard’s fitness ahead of his US Open title defence this month. The seven-times Grand Slam champion has been sidelined since withdrawing from the Barcelona Open second round in April but had been set to return at the ATP Masters 1000 event in Cincinnati, which he won last year. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 2:18 AMAlcaraz withdraws from Cincinnati Open amid ‘ongoing’ injury concerns
Carlos Alcaraz’s comeback has been delayed after the Spaniard withdrew from the Cincinnati Open due to an “ongoing” wrist injury. The seven-time grand slam champion has been sidelined since suffering the problem during the Barcelona Open, missing the defence of his French Open title and Wimbledon.
- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 1:01 AMCarlos Alcaraz Abandons Cincinnati Open Comeback, Sparks Ominous Reactions From Tennis World Ahead of US Open
Carlos Alcaraz’s comeback trail has suffered a major setback as the Spaniard has decided to withdraw from the Cincinnati Open, much to the dismay of the tennis community. Alcaraz, who has been sidelined since April due to a right wrist injury he sustained at the Barcelona Open, was set to make his highly anticipated return at the ATP Masters 1000 event in Cincinnati.
- ESPN TennisAug 5, 2026, 12:15 AMAlcaraz out of Cincinnati with ongoing wrist injury
Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open, the Masters 1000-level event where he is the defending champion, with an ongoing right wrist injury.
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 11:47 PMCarlos Alcaraz withdraws from the Cincinnati Open because of a lingering wrist injury
Carlos Alcaraz withdrew Tuesday from the Cincinnati Open because of a lingering right wrist injury that has sidelined him since April. “We know Carlos is doing everything he can to get back to playing tournaments as soon as possible,” tournament director Bob Moran said in a statement. “We wish him the best with his recovery and look forward to welcoming him back to Cincinnati in the future.”
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 11:25 PMAlcaraz withdraws from Cincinnati Masters with wrist injury
World number two Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the ATP Cincinnati Masters with the wrist injury that has sidelined him since April, organizers said Tuesday.The 23-year-old Alcaraz has already opted out of the French Open and Wimbledon this year as he recovers from the injury suffered in the first round of the Barcelona Open in April.
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 11:09 PMAlcaraz out of Cincinnati Open with lingering injury
Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from the Cincinnati Open as he continues to recover from a wrist injury.
- BBC SportAug 4, 2026, 11:09 PMAlcaraz out of Cincinnati Open with lingering injury
Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from the Cincinnati Open as he continues to recover from a wrist injury.
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 10:53 PMCarlos Alcaraz WDs from Cincinnati Open, delays return again from wrist injury ahead of US Open
Carlos Alcaraz hasn't played since he first injured his wrist back at the Barcelona Open in April.
- Sky Sports—Alcaraz withdraws from Cincinnati Open
Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open due to an ongoing wrist injury, increasing worries over his US Open title defence, which begins on August 30, live on Sky Sports.
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