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Carlos Alcaraz Withdraws from Cincinnati Open with Lingering Wrist Injury
Carlos Alcaraz is a famous tennis player who is the number two player in the world.
His right wrist has been hurting, so doctors told him to rest and not play.
He has not been in a match since April, when he had to stop at a tournament in Barcelona.
Because of the injury, he has had to skip very big tournaments, including the French Open and Wimbledon.
Now, he has also pulled out of the Cincinnati Open, a tournament he won last year.
He has been practicing and posting videos of his training to show he is getting better.
At the start of this year, Alcaraz won the Australian Open, which means he has now won all four biggest tennis tournaments in the world.
People are worried he might not be ready to defend his title at the U.S. Open at the end of August.
Everyone is hoping his wrist heals soon so he can play again.
Carlos Alcaraz, the world No. 2, has withdrawn from the 2026 Cincinnati Open because of a lingering right wrist injury.
The 23-year-old has been sidelined since withdrawing from the Barcelona Open second round in April.
Alcaraz had previously withdrawn from the French Open, Wimbledon, the Queen's Club Championships and the Italian Open in Rome.
He began the season by winning the Australian Open, becoming the youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam.
The Cincinnati Open main draw runs August 13-23, while the U.S. Open, where Alcaraz is defending champion, begins August 30; organizers' confirmation was reported on both Tuesday and Wednesday.
- Who
- Carlos Alcaraz, the world No. 2 and 2025 Cincinnati Open champion.
- What
- Withdrew from the 2026 Cincinnati Open due to a lingering right wrist injury, extending his absence from the ATP Tour.
- Where
- The Cincinnati Open, an ATP Masters 1000 event in Cincinnati.
- When
- Announced in early August 2026 ahead of the August 13-23 main draw; tournament organizers' confirmation was reported on Tuesday in one account and Wednesday in another.
- Why
- To prioritize recovery from his wrist injury on medical advice and avoid worsening the injury.
Key facts
- Player
- Carlos Alcaraz (Spain)
- ATP Ranking
- World No. 2
- Age
- 23
- Reason for withdrawal
- Lingering right wrist injury
- Last tournament played
- Barcelona Open second round, April 2026
- Cincinnati Open dates
- August 13-23, 2026
- Grand Slam titles
- 7
- Season record
- 22-3
- U.S. Open start date
- August 30, 2026
Quotes
The Statesman
Official tweet from the tournament’s organizing body
“Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open. Wishing all the best to our 2025 champion in his recovery process. Can’t wait to welcome you next year!”
thestatesman.com
“"We know Carlos is doing everything he can to get back to playing tournaments as soon as possible"”
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