Eight ATP players withdraw from the US Open ahead of tournament
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 6:30 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Eight men's players have withdrawn from the US Open, the final Grand Slam of the year. Notable withdrawals include World No. 1 Jannik Sinner, who misses the tournament due to a knee injury, and Joao Fonseca, who has an abdominal injury. Other notable absentees are Holger Rune, Sebastian Korda, Ethan Quinn, Emilio Nava, Gabriel Diallo, and Alejandro Davidovich Fokina. Their spots will be filled by alternates, including Alexei Popyrin and Benjamin Bonzi. The tournament is set to start soon, with ongoing adjustments to the draw as injuries arise.
- •Jannik Sinner withdraws as the defending finalist due to a knee injury.
- •Joao Fonseca and Holger Rune also withdraw due to injuries.
- •Sebastian Korda, Ethan Quinn, and Emilio Nava are sidelined with ongoing issues.
- •Alternates including Alexei Popyrin and Benjamin Bonzi will replace the withdrawn players.
- 6:30 PMYahoo Sports — 9 WTA Players Withdraw From The US Open
- 3:23 PMYahoo Sports — 8 ATP Players Withdraw from the US Open
"The last Grand Slam of the year is just around the corner, but several top players won’t be able to participate in this final opportunity of the season. Eight players have withdrawn on the men’s side so far, making significant hits to the field that have been filled by alternates. 8 Men Withdraw from US …
"With only a few days until the first ball is struck at Arthur Ashe Stadium, several women have already made the decision to withdraw from the US Open. Here, we provide a list of those who will be absent and who will replace them in the draw. 9 Women Withdraw From The US Open Which …
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 6:30 PM9 WTA Players Withdraw From The US Open
With only a few days until the first ball is struck at Arthur Ashe Stadium, several women have already made the decision to withdraw from the US Open. Here, we provide a list of those who will be absent and who will replace them in the draw. 9 Women Withdraw From The US Open Which …
- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 3:23 PM8 ATP Players Withdraw from the US Open
The last Grand Slam of the year is just around the corner, but several top players won’t be able to participate in this final opportunity of the season. Eight players have withdrawn on the men’s side so far, making significant hits to the field that have been filled by alternates. 8 Men Withdraw from US …
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