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Eight ATP players withdraw from the US Open ahead of tournament

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 3:23 PM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Eight ATP players withdraw from the US Open ahead of tournament

Summary

Eight men's players have withdrawn from the US Open, the final Grand Slam of the year.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.

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By the Numbers

•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•Alternates including Alexei Popyrin and Benjamin Bonzi will replace the withdrawn players.

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3:23 PMYahoo Sports — 8 ATP Players Withdraw from the US Open

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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 Eight players have withdrawn on the men’s side so far, making significant hits to the field that have been filled by alternates. 8 Men Withdraw from US …
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