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
Summary

Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open, further delaying his return from a wrist injury sustained in April.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.
Latest Updates
  • 12:15 AMESPN TennisAlcaraz out of Cincinnati with ongoing wrist injury
  • 11:47 PMYahoo SportsCarlos Alcaraz withdraws from the Cincinnati Open because of a lingering wrist injury
  • 11:25 PMYahoo SportsAlcaraz withdraws from Cincinnati Masters with wrist injury
  • 11:09 PMYahoo SportsAlcaraz out of Cincinnati Open with lingering injury
  • 11:09 PMBBC SportAlcaraz out of Cincinnati Open with lingering injury
  • 10:53 PMYahoo SportsCarlos Alcaraz WDs from Cincinnati Open, delays return again from wrist injury ahead of US Open
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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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World number two Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the ATP Cincinnati Masters with the wrist injury that has sidelined him since April, organizers said Tuesday.The 23-year-old Alcaraz has already opted out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.

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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.

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