Zverev and Fritz discuss impact of Sinner and Alcaraz's Cincinnati withdrawal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 6:42 AM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, the most recent Cincinnati Open champions, have withdrawn from this year's ATP Masters 1000 event scheduled in Cincinnati. Alcaraz is sidelined with a wrist injury, while Sinner is recovering from a knee injury. Both Alexander Zverev and Taylor Fritz, top players in the draw, addressed the significance of their absence during pre-tournament press conferences. Zverev noted Sinner’s dominance this season but stated it wouldn't change his approach, while Fritz suggested that the absence would only affect strategies in later tournament stages. Both players received first-round byes and will begin their campaigns shortly.
- •Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner withdrew from the Cincinnati Open.
- •Alcaraz is recovering from a wrist injury; Sinner from a knee injury.
- •Zverev and Fritz received first-round byes for the tournament.
- •Zverev acknowledged Sinner's significant impact but remains focused.
- •Fritz views the absence as a non-factor until later rounds.
- 6:42 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Doesn’t Change Much’ – Alexander Zverev, Taylor Fritz Address Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz’s Cincinnati Absence
"Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, the two most recent Cincinnati Open champions, will both miss this year’s ATP Masters 1000 event, leaving the likes of Alexander Zverev and Taylor Fritz to headline the draw in their absence. Ahead of their respective campaigns, Zverev and Fritz have both expressed similar sentiments about whether Sinner and Alcaraz’s absence affects their mindset.
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