2026 tennis injuries, comebacks, and withdrawals

Timeline

1. 1 day ago

   [SPORTS] 13 sources

   Carlos Alcaraz to return at Cincinnati Masters ahead of US Open

   Carlos Alcaraz, recovering from a wrist injury, is set for the Cincinnati Masters in August as a build‑up to defending his US Open title; his participation is expected to boost tournament ticket sales.

2. 4 days ago

   [SPORTS] 7 sources

   Carlos Alcaraz eyes Cincinnati Masters as US Open preparation

   Carlos Alcaraz, ranked No. 3, is out since April with a wrist injury, lost over 5,000 points, and plans to use the Cincinnati Masters (13‑23 Aug) as preparation for defending his US Open title, amid cautionary‑

3. 7 days ago

   [SPORTS] 10 sources

   Carlos Alcaraz Set to Return at Cincinnati Masters Ahead of US Open

   Carlos Alcaraz plans a comeback at the Cincinnati Masters, testing his recovering wrist before defending his US Open title.

4. 7 days ago

   [SPORTS] 3 sources

   Carlos Alcaraz spotted on yacht with reality‑tv star Claudia Canals

   Carlos Alcaraz was photographed on an Italian‑Mediterranean yacht with reality‑TV participant Claudia Canals, sparking rumors of a romance; neither has confirmed the link.

5. 9 days ago

   [SPORTS] 10 sources

   Carlos Alcaraz confirmed for US Open 2026 despite wrist injury

   Carlos Alcaraz, defending US Open champion, is on the 2026 US Open entry list despite a wrist injury that sidelined him since April; he may play Cincinnati as a warm‑up, with experts noting his bandage may be a

6. 9 days ago

   [SPORTS] 3 sources

   Jasmine Paolini pulls out of Washington and Toronto events

   Italian No.15 Jasmine Paolini will sit out the Washington WTA‑500 and Toronto WTA‑1000 tournaments to rest a foot injury, losing few ranking points as she prepares for the US Open.

7. 10 days ago

   [SPORTS] 3 sources

   Rick Macci says Emma Raducanu’s post‑US Open split with Andrew Richardson made no sense

   Former Williams coach Rick Macci says Emma Raducanu’s decision to part with Andrew Richardson after her 2021 US Open win was ill‑advised and contributed to later coaching instability.

8. 10 days ago

   [CULTURE] 2 sources

   Carlos Alcaraz photographed with Spanish influencer Claudia Canals on Amalfi Coast yacht

   Spanish influencer Claudia Canals, ex‑reality‑TV star and founder of CC Studio, was identified as the woman photographed with tennis star Carlos Alcaraz aboard his luxury yacht on the Amalfi Coast in July 2026.

9. 10 days ago

   [SPORTS] 2 sources

   Emma Raducanu's injury woes and slipping rankings

   Emma Raducanu’s season is hampered by injuries and a fall in rankings, while coach Rick Macci urges stable support after a brief resurgence.

10. 11 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Canadian Open hit by multiple top‑player withdrawals

    Six top tennis stars, including Carlos Alcaraz and Emma Raducanu, have withdrawn from the Canadian Open due to injuries, leaving the event without several marquee names.

11. 11 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Carlos Alcaraz to Return at Cincinnati Masters in August After Wrist Injury

    Carlos Alcaraz will return at the Cincinnati Masters on Aug 13 after fully healing his wrist; he was recently spotted on a yacht with a mystery woman.

12. 13 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Carlos Alcaraz seen on Italian yacht with entrepreneur Claudia Canals

    Carlos Alcaraz was spotted on an Italian yacht with Barcelona entrepreneur Claudia Canals, sparking unconfirmed dating rumors as he readies his tennis comeback.

13. 13 days ago

    [SPORTS] 10 sources

    Carlos Alcaraz returns to Cincinnati Open after wrist injury

    Carlos Alcaraz will return at the Cincinnati Open, defending his title after missing the French Open and Wimbledon due to a wrist injury, to prepare for the US Open.

14. 14 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Emma Raducanu withdraws from Toronto and Cincinnati tournaments after stress fracture

    Emma Raducanu will miss the Toronto and Cincinnati WTA 1000 events due to a grade‑four stress fracture, risking a 325‑point ranking loss and US Open participation.

15. 15 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources

    Carlos Alcaraz enjoys luxury yacht holiday off Naples amid wrist injury recovery

    Carlos Alcaraz, recovering from a wrist injury, vacationed on a €9 million yacht off Naples with a mystery blonde companion and is set to resume training for a US Open comeback.

16. 21 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Marta Kostiuk reaches Wimbledon semifinals under coach Sandra Zaniewska

    Coach Sandra Zaniewska credits loyalty and trust as she guides Ukrainian Marta Kostiuk to the Wimbledon semifinals after a win over Jasmine Paolini.

17. 24 days ago

    [SPORTS] 18 sources

    Marta Kostyuk reaches Wimbledon semifinal, defeats Jasmine Paolini

    Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk beat Jasmine Paolini 6‑3, 6‑2 to reach her first Wimbledon semifinal, while Elise Mertens and Linda Noskova also advance, completing a historic quartet of first‑time semifinalists.

18. 29 days ago

    [SPORTS] 7 sources

    Jasmine Paolini Reaches Third Round at Wimbledon 2026

    Jasmine Paolini beat Viktorija Golubic 7-6(0), 6-4 to reach Wimbledon’s third round, becoming the sole remaining Italian and set to meet Maria Sakkari.

19. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 22 sources

    British tennis hit by double withdrawal as Raducanu and Draper pull out of Wimbledon

    Emma Raducanu and Jack Draper withdrew from Wimbledon with injuries, leaving Britain without its top players and sparking a string of early exits for other home hopefuls.

20. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Carlos Alcaraz advances in wrist rehab and eyes return for US Open

    Spanish star Carlos Alcaraz shows progress in wrist rehab, training with his right hand and aims to return for the North American hard‑court swing ahead of the US Open.

21. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 15 sources

    Carlos Alcaraz misses Wimbledon 2026 after wrist injury, begins right‑hand training

    Carlos Alcaraz skips Wimbledon 2026 due to a wrist injury, but recent video shows him training with his right hand as a possible August comeback.

22. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 43 sources

    Emma Raducanu pulls out of Wimbledon due to stress fracture

    Emma Raducanu, seeded 30th, withdraws from Wimbledon hours before her debut after a stress fracture is diagnosed, forfeiting her match against Antonia Ruzic but still receiving half the first‑round prize.

23. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Emma Raducanu urged by former coach to chase happiness for next Grand Slam

    Mark Petchey advises Emma Raducanu to prioritize happiness over rankings as she prepares for Wimbledon with coach Andrew Richardson.

24. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources

    Emma Raducanu's Wimbledon hopes shaken by orthopaedic boot injury concern

    Emma Raducanu was spotted in an orthopaedic boot at Wimbledon’s practice courts, prompting doubts over her participation, though her team says she will train and play.

25. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Emma Raducanu launches vegan deodorant line and partners with Uniqlo ahead of Wimbledon

    Emma Raducanu becomes Uniqlo’s first female athlete ambassador and launches a vegan deodorant line with Wild ahead of Wimbledon, while reuniting with coach Andrew Richardson.

26. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources

    Jasmine Paolini knocked out in first round of Eastbourne, drops out of top 15 in WTA rankings

    Jasmine Paolini lost 6‑4 6‑3 to Tatjana Maria in Eastbourne, ending her top‑15 run and falling to No. 17, while teaming up with Sara Errani for doubles.

27. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Emma Raducanu reunites with coach Andrew Richardson ahead of Wimbledon

    Emma Raducanu reunites with coach Andrew Richardson, reaches Queen’s Club final, climbs to world No. 31 and secures a Wimbledon seed, while confirming relationship with PR executive John Friend.

28. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Carlos Alcaraz trains with left hand ahead of US Open despite wrist injury

    Carlos Alcaraz continues left‑hand training after a wrist injury that forced him out of major tournaments, targeting a fit return for the US Open.

29. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Donna Vekic knocked out in Berlin after London title win

    Croatian player Donna Vekic, fresh off a London WTA‑500 title, fell 5‑7 4‑6 to Alexandre Eala in the first round of the Berlin grass tournament.

30. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Emma Raducanu spotted with PR director John Friend after Queen's Club final defeat

    Emma Raducanu was seen with PR professional John Friend in London’s Battersea Park after losing the Queen’s Club final to Donna Vekić, sparking media attention.

31. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Emma Raducanu loses Queen’s Club final, doubts Nottingham participation

    Emma Raducanu fell 0‑6, 7‑6 to Donna Vekic in the Queen’s Club final and gave an unclear reply about entering the Nottingham Open, later seen strolling with older PR partner John Friend in London.

32. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Croatian tennis star Donna Vekić wins London WTA 500 title

    Donna Vekić beat Emma Raducanu to claim the London WTA 500 title, jumping 43 spots to rank 33 and becoming Croatia's top‑ranked women’s player.

33. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Croatian Donna Vekic wins Queen's Club as lucky loser

    Donna Vekic became the first lucky‑loser in three years to win the Queen's Club WTA 500, beating Emma Raducanu 6‑0, 7‑6 in the final.

34. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Emma Raducanu advances to Queen’s Club final and skips Nottingham Open

    Emma Raducanu reached the Queen’s Club final, lost to Donna Vekić, and withdrew from the Nottingham Open due to fatigue and niggles.

35. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources

    Emma Raducanu reaches Queen's final to meet Donna Vekic

    Emma Raducanu (world No. 42) reaches the Queen's Club final after beating Iva Jovic, set to face Croatia's Donna Vekic, who entered as a lucky‑loser.

36. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 12 sources

    Donna Vekic Claims Queen's Club Crown, Defeating Emma Raducanu

    Donna Vekic, a lucky loser, won the Queen’s Club WTA 500 title, beating Emma Raducanu 6‑0, 7‑6(6), earning 500 points and a £220k prize, and moving to world No. 32.

37. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Carlos Alcaraz misses Roland Garros and Wimbledon as wrist injury recovery continues

    Carlos Alcaraz, world No. 1, pulls out of Roland Garros and Wimbledon due to a wrist injury, plans further medical checks, and faces calls for more injury details.

38. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 16 sources

    Emma Raducanu reaches Queen's Club final after double victories

    Emma Raducanu won two matches in one day to reach the Queen’s Club final, became the first British woman there in 56 years, but lost to Donna Vekic 6‑0 7‑6, earning a £225 k runner‑up prize and a boost toward a

39. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources

    Donna Vekić wins Queen's Club singles as Tereza Mihalíková clinches doubles title

    Donna Vekić beat Emma Raducanu to win the Queen's Club WTA 500 singles, while Tereza Mihalíková and Olivia Nicholls captured the doubles title at the same London event.

40. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Carlos Alcaraz extends recovery, skips Wimbledon due to wrist injury

    Carlos Alcaraz’s wrist injury forces him to miss Wimbledon; he trains in Spain, with a cautious recovery plan urged by Garbiñe Muguruza, while his ranking position hangs in the balance.

41. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 6 sources

    Carlos Alcaraz's wrist rehab advances as he eyes a July return to US hard‑court events

    Carlos Alcaraz’s wrist injury rehab is progressing; he’s been seen training without support and aims to return in July for the US hard‑court swing, though no date is set.

42. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources

    Carlos Alcaraz sidelined by wrist injury, seen on Portuguese beach

    Spain’s world No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz is out with a wrist injury, missing Roland Garros and Wimbledon, and was filmed playing beach football in Portugal while still wearing a brace; his return is pending for the‑​

43. 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Solana Sierra defeats Emma Raducanu in opening round of Roland Garros 2026

    Solana Sierra upset former US Open champion Emma Raducanu 6‑0, 7‑6(4) at Roland Garros 2026, while other Argentine players also advanced, and Tomás Etcheverry lost in the first round.

44. 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 8 sources

    Emma Raducanu eliminated in French Open first round by Solana Sierra

    Emma Raducanu lost 6‑0, 7‑6 (4) to Solana Sierra in the French Open first round, ending her comeback after a post‑viral layoff.

45. 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources

    Jasmine Paolini targets deeper run after qualifying for Roland Garros second round

    Jasmine Paolini qualified for the Roland Garros second round, will meet Solana Sierra, and said she is working on technical, mental and physical improvements while opting out of doubles.

46. 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 10 sources

    Carlos Alcaraz to miss Wimbledon and French Open after wrist injury

    Carlos Alcaraz will miss Wimbledon and the French Open due to a wrist injury, prompting sympathy from Jannik Sinner and remarks on prize‑money and player pensions.

47. 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Carlos Alcaraz will miss Wimbledon due to right‑wrist injury

    Carlos Alcaraz will miss Wimbledon after a wrist injury sidelines him for the grass‑court season.

48. 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Emma Raducanu falls in Strasbourg comeback ahead of French Open

    Emma Raducanu loses 4-6, 6-7 to Diane Parry in Strasbourg, her first match back after illness before the French Open.

49. 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Madison Keys withdraws from Paris Challenger final, raising doubts ahead of French Open

    Madison Keys retired from the Paris WTA 125 final with a thigh injury, sparking doubts about her readiness for Roland Garros.

50. 3 months ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources

    Rafael Nadal: Alcaraz's wrist injury ends his French Open bid

    Rafael Nadal says Alcaraz’s double wrist fracture forces him out of the French Open.

51. 3 months ago

    [SPORTS] 112 sources

    Jasmine Paolini pulls out of Rome Open doubles over foot issue

    Jasmine Paolini pulls out of Rome Open doubles due to foot injury, losing 880 points and dropping to No. 13 in the rankings.

52. 3 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Top tennis stars withdraw from French Open amid injuries and doping suspension

    Alcaraz, Musetti and other top players pull out of French Open due to injuries and a doping suspension.

53. 3 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Daniel Medvedev advances with walkover as Tomas Machac withdraws from Italian Open

    Tomas Machac pulls out of the Italian Open due to illness, giving Daniel Medvedev a walkover into the third round.

54. 3 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Draper withdraws from French Open over knee injury

    Draper withdraws from the French Open due to a knee injury, casting doubt on Wimbledon.

55. 3 months ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources

    Raducanu withdraws from Madrid Open amid viral illness, two-month absence

    Raducanu withdraws from Madrid Open due to viral illness, extending a roughly two-month absence since Indian Wells.

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