Archive · 25 Aug 2026
Abdominal Injury Forces Joao Fonseca Out Of US Open
Joao Fonseca is a young Brazilian tennis player.
He was expected to play in the US Open.
However, he has an injury in his abdomen.
Doctors and his team said he needs more time to recover.
Fonseca decided not to play so he can return at full strength.
He had recently impressed fans by reaching the French Open quarter-finals.
During that tournament, he beat Novak Djokovic and Casper Ruud.
Other top players, including Jannik Sinner, Jack Draper and Holger Rune, will also miss the US Open.
The men's singles tournament begins on Sunday.
Brazilian tennis player Joao Fonseca withdrew from the US Open because of an abdominal injury.
The 20-year-old world No. 26 announced his decision on Instagram on Monday.
Fonseca became a highly anticipated player after reaching the French Open quarter-finals.
He defeated Novak Djokovic and Casper Ruud during that French Open run.
His withdrawal follows absences by Jannik Sinner, Jack Draper and Holger Rune; the men's singles draw begins Sunday.
- Who
- Brazilian tennis player Joao Fonseca, along with other absent players including Jannik Sinner, Jack Draper and Holger Rune.
- What
- Fonseca withdrew from the US Open men's singles competition because of an abdominal injury.
- When
- Fonseca announced the withdrawal on Monday; the men's singles main draw begins Sunday.
- Where
- The US Open in Flushing Meadows.
- Why
- Medical tests and treatment showed Fonseca needed more time to recover and compete at a high level.
- Player
- Joao Fonseca
- Nationality
- Brazilian
- Age
- 20
- World ranking
- No. 26
- Injury
- Abdominal injury
- Recent achievement
- French Open quarter-finalist
- Other withdrawals
- Jannik Sinner, Jack Draper and Holger Rune