Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from Cincinnati Open due to wrist injury

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Last updated Aug 5, 2026

Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from Cincinnati Open due to wrist injury
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Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open, further delaying his return from a wrist injury sustained in April.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.

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  • •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.
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  • 12:15 AMESPN Tennis — Alcaraz out of Cincinnati with ongoing wrist injury
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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...

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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.”

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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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