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Carlos Alcaraz pulls out of Cincinnati Masters, US Open future uncertain
Spanish world No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz announced he will not compete in the Cincinnati Masters 1000 after a right‑wrist injury that first appeared at the Barcelona Open in April. The withdrawal forfeits the 1,000 ranking points he earned at the event last year and raises serious doubts about his ability to play the US Open in New York.
Alcaraz is also reportedly weighing a wildcard entry to the ATP 250 Winston‑Salem tournament as a final preparation before the US Open, though no decision has been confirmed. Former players and commentators, including Greg Rusedski, have warned that missing Cincinnati could mean Alcaraz will not be fit enough to compete at Flushing Meadows.
Other top players are also absent from the Cincinnati field. Denmark’s Holger Rune confirmed his withdrawal while still recovering from an Achilles‑tendon injury, and Italy’s Jannik Sinner is undergoing medical checks for a knee problem that could affect his participation. Their absences further weaken the hard‑court swing ahead of the US Open.
Entities
ATP Tour · Alexander Zverev · Bob Moran · Carlos Alcaraz · Cincinnati Masters · Cincinnati Masters (Western & Southern Open) · Cincinnati Open · Holger Rune · Jannik Sinner · US Open · Winston‑Salem Open
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 6 SOURCES] Alcaraz's withdrawal may affect his preparation for the US Open, which starts on 30 August 2026. www.telesurtv.net · www.tportal.hr · fmmundo.com · www.mundodeportivo.com
- [DISPUTED] Carlos Alcaraz withdrew from the Cincinnati Masters 1000 tournament scheduled for 13‑23 August 2026. www.telesurtv.net · www.tportal.hr · fmmundo.com · www.mundodeportivo.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] There is speculation that Alcaraz could play the ATP 250 Winston‑Salem tournament before the US Open if his wrist improves.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Alcaraz won the 2026 Australian Open without having played any other tournament that season. www.mundodeportivo.com
- [● 6 SOURCES] The wrist injury caused Alcaraz to miss Roland Garros, Wimbledon and the Montreal Masters in 2026. www.telesurtv.net · www.tportal.hr · fmmundo.com · www.mundodeportivo.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Carlos Alcaraz is currently ranked No. 2 in the ATP rankings. www.telesurtv.net · www.tportal.hr · fmmundo.com · www.mundodeportivo.com
- [● 6 SOURCES] Carlos Alcaraz has been out of competition since 14 April 2026 because of a right‑wrist injury. www.telesurtv.net · www.tportal.hr · fmmundo.com · www.mundodeportivo.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Cincinnati tournament director Bob Moran expressed support for Alcaraz and wished him a speedy recovery. www.telesurtv.net · fmmundo.com · www.origo.hu
- [● 8 SOURCES] Carlos Alcaraz withdrew from the Cincinnati Masters 1000 tournament. www.telesurtv.net · fmmundo.com · www.welovetennis.fr · www.italiareportusa.com · www.mundodeportivo.com · +3 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] Holger Rune withdrew from the Cincinnati Masters due to ongoing injury recovery (Achilles‑tendon). www.ilpallonegonfiato.it · www.tenis.net.pl · www.vetrinatv.it
- [● 3 SOURCES] Carlos Alcaraz's participation in the 2026 US Open is uncertain. www.telesurtv.net · fmmundo.com · www.welovetennis.fr
- [● 4 SOURCES] Carlos Alcaraz is considering a wildcard entry to the ATP 250 Winston‑Salem tournament before the US Open. www.welovetennis.fr · www.italiareportusa.com · www.kurir.rs