Sports News Report
League: ATPSport: TennisCountry: GlobalCategory: Scores & Results

Marin Cilic and Casper Ruud withdraw from the U.S. Open with injuries

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 8:03 PM

Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Marin Cilic and Casper Ruud withdraw from the U.S. Open with injuries
Summary

Former U.S. Open champion Marin Cilic and 2022 runner-up Casper Ruud have withdrawn from this year's tournament at Flushing Meadows due to ongoing injuries. Both players pulled out shortly after the event began on Sunday. Cilic, 37, will be replaced in the draw by lucky loser Otto Virtanen, who is set to face 23rd seed Andrey Rublev. Ruud cited a persistent back injury that previously forced his retirement during the Cincinnati Open earlier this month. The Norwegian confirmed he decided to skip the Grand Slam to prioritize his long-term health. Arthur Gea enters the draw to replace Ruud and is scheduled to compete against Juan Manuel Cerundolo in the opening round. These exits follow a series of recent tournament withdrawals including Jannik Sinner, Jack Draper, Joao Fonseca, and Holger Rune.

Source Links
Yahoo Sports
Status Watch
  • •Marin Cilic and Casper Ruud officially withdrew from the U.S. Open due to injuries.
  • •Otto Virtanen replaces Cilic in the draw to play Andrey Rublev.
  • •Arthur Gea replaces Ruud and will face Juan Manuel Cerundolo.
  • •Ruud cited a lingering back injury as the reason for his absence.
  • •The tournament previously saw withdrawals from players including Jannik Sinner and Holger Rune.
Latest Updates
  • 8:03 PMYahoo Sports — Former winner Čilić and 2022 runner-up Ruud ruled out of US Open
  • 6:49 PMYahoo Sports — Ex-U.S. Open Champ, Former Runner-Up Both Withdraw Due To Injuries
What they're saying
"

Former US Open winner Marin Čilić withdrew from the tournament on the opening day on Sunday because of injury. "Marin Cilic has withdrawn from Men's Singles due to injury and is replaced by Lucky Loser Otto Virtanen," organizers said on X.

"

Former champion Marin Cilic and 2022 runner-up Casper Ruud pulled out of the U.S. Open due to injuries shortly after the tournament got underway on Sunday.

Related Teams & Leagues
ATPTennis

Sources

External links

Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.

Related Stories

Last 14 days