# Injuries and player withdrawals disrupt US Open landscape > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/string-of-player-withdrawals-across-major-tennis-events > Updated: 2026-09-10T08:44:59.000Z. Sources: 767. Developments: 82. Injuries and player withdrawals continue to impact the US Open landscape. World number one Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the tournament due to persistent right knee tendon inflammation. Sinner, currently undergoing rehabilitation in Turin, described missing the tournament as “hard”. He aims to return to competition in late September. Sinner is currently making progress in his recovery from extra-articular tendinopathy at J Medical. His intensive rehabilitation program includes physiotherapy supervised by doctor Luca Semperboni and functional tests at Circolo della Stampa Sporting to monitor his response to tennis-specific movements. Supported by specialized argon laser therapy from the Italian Tennis and Padel Federation, Sinner may target the ATP 500 in Beijing for his return. Carlos Alcaraz, seeded second, has successfully marked his return to competitive singles tennis following a right wrist injury. After defeating China’s Wu Yibing and American Tommy Paul, Alcaraz addressed wardrobe issues involving his Nike Cactus Court collection attire. To address discomfort with the deep-cut tank top, he began wearing white compression undershirts, noting, “I think I saw my nipple too much lately. So I felt like I could hide it for at least once.” Alcaraz also recently corrected Tennis TV on Instagram after the outlet attributed a false quote to him regarding his tournament ambitions, stating, “I didn’t say that.” Alcaraz is now set to face American Ben Shelton in the quarterfinals, with Shelton noting the Spaniard’s impressive form. ## Claims - Alcaraz is scheduled to return at the Cincinnati Masters (13‑23 August 2026) and the US Open (23 August‑7 September 2026). (disputed by 19 sources) - Carlos Alcaraz withdrew from the Cincinnati Masters 1000 tournament scheduled for 13‑23 August 2026. (disputed by 8 sources) - Alcaraz is entered for the Masters 1000 tournament in Cincinnati scheduled for 13‑23 August 2026. (disputed by 6 sources) - The withdrawal was due to a lingering right‑wrist injury (tenosynovitis) sustained in April at the Barcelona Open. (corroborated by 35 sources) - Alcaraz is the defending champion of the 2025 Cincinnati Open. (corroborated by 35 sources) - Alcaraz will lose 1,000 ATP ranking points from his 2025 Cincinnati title. (corroborated by 35 sources) - Tournament director Bob Moran said Alcaraz is doing everything to return and wished him a speedy recovery. (corroborated by 32 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-10: Jannik Sinner makes progress in knee injury rehabilitation Tennis star Jannik Sinner is progressing through knee rehabilitation in Turin, utilizing laser therapy and functional court tests with a goal of returning to competition in Beijing. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jannik-sinner-makes-progress-in-knee-injury-rehabilitation ### 2026-09-08: Carlos Alcaraz addresses media quotes and kit changes at US Open Carlos Alcaraz has addressed media inaccuracies regarding quotes and modified his US Open attire to address discomfort with his Nike kit ahead of his quarterfinal match against Ben Shelton. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/carlos-alcaraz-addresses-media-quotes-and-kit-changes-at-us-open ### 2026-09-04: Carlos Alcaraz continues US Open return following injury Carlos Alcaraz continues his return to the tennis courts at the US Open following a wrist injury, expressing interest in playing future doubles matches with his brother, aspiring tennis player Jaime Alcaraz. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/carlos-alcaraz-continues-us-open-return-following-injury ### 2026-09-04: Carlos Alcaraz changes US Open outfit to prevent wardrobe malfunctions Carlos Alcaraz changed his US Open outfit to include an undershirt to prevent wardrobe malfunctions, following social media attention and personal discomfort during his early matches. 21 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/carlos-alcaraz-adjusts-us-open-outfit-after-wardrobe-issues ### 2026-09-04: Carlos Alcaraz advances to US Open round of 16 Carlos Alcaraz has reached the US Open round of 16 after defeating Wu Yibing in straight sets. He will next face American Tommy Paul, who advanced by beating Alexander Bublik. 86 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/carlos-alcaraz-defeats-yibing-wu-to-reach-us-open-fourth-round ### 2026-09-03: Jannik Sinner focuses on injury recovery following US Open absence Jannik Sinner is recovering from a knee injury in Turin, missing the US Open but aiming for a late September return in Beijing or Shanghai. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jannik-sinner-expected-to-return-at-china-open ### 2026-09-02: US Open men's draw faces uncertainty amid injuries and upsets The US Open men's draw faces uncertainty as Jannik Sinner is sidelined by injury and American seed Brandon Nakashima suffers a second-round exit to Alex Michelsen. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-open-mens-draw-faces-uncertainty-amid-injuries-and-upsets ### 2026-08-30: Carlos Alcaraz wins US Open opener after injury layoff Carlos Alcaraz marked his return from a wrist injury with a straight-sets victory over Roman Safiullin at the US Open, as the tournament proceeds without world number one Jannik Sinner. 125 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-open-sinners-absence-shifts-draw-as-alcaraz-prepares-for-singles-return ### 2026-08-28: Carlos Alcaraz returns to US Open after wrist injury Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz returns to the US Open after a four-month wrist injury layoff, facing Roman Safiullin in the first round as Alexander Zverev takes the top seed. 74 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/carlos-alcaraz-to-debut-at-us-open-following-injury-layoff ### 2026-08-26: Jannik Sinner advised to pause training until September 6 due to knee injury World No. 1 Jannik Sinner is sidelined with right knee inflammation, with doctors advising no training until at least September 6. He has withdrawn from the US Open and aims to return in Beijing. 22 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jannik-sinner-extends-recovery-period-due-to-knee-inflammation ### 2026-08-26: US Open 2026 draw features Alcaraz and Djokovic in same half The 2026 US Open draw features a potential Alcaraz-Djokovic semifinal, while Jannik Sinner withdraws due to injury. Meanwhile, Ignacio Buse makes history at the Winston-Salem ATP tournament. 71 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-open-qualifying-olivieri-eliminated-as-garin-advances ### 2026-08-24: Alexander Zverev exits US Open mixed doubles in first round Alexander Zverev exited the US Open mixed doubles in the first round, while Carlos Alcaraz returned from injury and Jannik Sinner withdrew due to knee issues. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alexander-zverev-exits-us-open-mixed-doubles-in-first-round ### 2026-08-24: Jannik Sinner undergoes knee medical tests in Torino Tennis star Jannik Sinner is undergoing medical tests in Torino for a knee injury that forced his withdrawal from the US Open, with plans to return for the Asian tournament swing in late September. 14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jannik-sinner-injury-withdrawal-sparks-debate-on-tennis-scheduling ### 2026-08-22: Jannik Sinner withdraws from 2026 US Open due to knee injury World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the 2026 US Open due to a right knee injury, marking his first missed Grand Slam since 2019. Carlos Alcaraz is set to return for the tournament. 55 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jannik-sinner-withdraws-from-2026-us-open-due-to-knee-injury ### 2026-08-20: Carlos Alcaraz confirms return for US Open defense Carlos Alcaraz will defend his US Open title following a five-month hiatus due to a wrist injury, a move praised by Andy Roddick despite concerns over match fitness. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/carlos-alcaraz-confirms-return-for-us-open-defense ### 2026-08-20: Jannik Sinner withdraws from US Open due to knee injury World number one Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the US Open due to a right knee injury, while Carlos Alcaraz has confirmed his return to competition at the tournament following a four-month wrist injury. 213 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/carlos-alcaraz-announces-return-for-us-open ### 2026-08-17: Sinner and Alcaraz fitness concerns cast doubt on US Open participation Top tennis players Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz face uncertainty regarding their US Open participation due to knee and wrist injuries, respectively, as both prioritize full recovery. 34 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/carlos-alcaraz-and-jannik-sinner-participation-in-us-open-uncertain ### 2026-08-17: Emma Raducanu faces injury setbacks and retirement speculation Tennis star Emma Raducanu faces retirement speculation after a stress fracture in her right leg forced her to miss Wimbledon and will likely prevent her from competing in the US Open. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/emma-raducanu-faces-injury-setbacks-and-retirement-speculation ### 2026-08-15: Jannik Sinner celebrates 25th birthday amid US Open injury concerns Tennis star Jannik Sinner celebrates his 25th birthday while managing a knee injury ahead of the US Open. The world number one is undergoing medical tests to ensure his participation in the upcoming Grand Slam. 31 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jannik-sinner-faces-injury-concerns-ahead-of-us-open ### 2026-08-12: Carlos Alcaraz's US Open participation uncertain due to wrist injury Tennis star Carlos Alcaraz faces uncertainty regarding his US Open participation as he recovers from a long-term wrist injury. Experts warn that the tournament's physical demands pose high risks. 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/carlos-alcarazs-us-open-participation-uncertain-due-to-wrist-injury ### 2026-08-09: Jannik Sinner withdraws from Cincinnati Open due to knee injury World No. 1 Jannik Sinner and No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz have both withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open due to injury, shifting the tournament focus toward Alexander Zverev ahead of the US Open. 90 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jannik-sinner-withdraws-from-cincinnati-open-due-to-knee-injury-1 ### 2026-08-07: Jannik Sinner withdraws from Cincinnati Open due to knee injury World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open due to a right knee injury, prioritizing his physical recovery for the upcoming US Open. 93 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jannik-sinner-faces-uncertainty-over-cincinnati-participation-due-to-knee-injury ### 2026-08-05: US Open 2026 draws focus as Carlos Alcaraz recovery and Italian qualifiers unfold Ahead of the US Open 2026, Carlos Alcaraz's wrist recovery leaves his participation uncertain, while 17 Italians compete in the tournament’s qualifying rounds, with Jannik Sinner set to defend his title. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-open-2026-draws-focus-as-carlos-alcaraz-recovery-and-italian-qualifiers-unfold ### 2026-08-05: Carlos Alcaraz pulls out of Cincinnati Masters, US Open future uncertain Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from the Cincinnati Masters due to a wrist injury, losing 1,000 points and casting doubt on his US Open participation; Holger Rune and Jannik Sinner also miss the event because of anach 30 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/carlos-alcaraz-pulls-out-of-cincinnati-masters-us-open-outlook-unclear ### 2026-08-03: Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from Cincinnati Open due to wrist injury Carlos Alcaraz, world No. 2 and 2025 Cincinnati champion, withdraws from the August 13‑23 event due to a right‑wrist injury, losing 1,000 points and casting doubt on his US Open participation. 70 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/carlos-alcarazs-cornrow-haircut-goes-viral-before-cincinnati-masters ### 2026-08-03: Emma Raducanu Withdraws from US Open Over Right‑Leg Stress Fracture Emma Raducanu, former US Open champion, will miss the 2026 US Open after a stress fracture in her right leg forced her out of Wimbledon and halted her comeback. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/emma-raducanu-misses-us-open-after-leg-stress-fracture ### 2026-07-30: Carlos Alcaraz unveils braids ahead of US Open comeback Carlos Alcaraz, 23, returns from a wrist injury, debuting tight cornrow braids on Instagram; he targets the Cincinnati Masters and US Open, drawing mixed fan reactions. 25 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/carlos-alcaraz-shows-new-haircut-and-training-progress-after-wrist-injury ### 2026-07-28: 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. 14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/carlos-alcarazs-wrist-injury-threatens-atp-tournament-ticket-sales ### 2026-07-25: 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‑ 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/carlos-alcarazs-cincinnati-test-determines-us-open-return ### 2026-07-23: 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. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/carlos-alcaraz-set-to-return-at-cincinnati-masters-ahead-of-us-open ### 2026-07-23: 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. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/carlos-alcaraz-spotted-on-yacht-with-realitytv-star-claudia-canals ### 2026-07-21: 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 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/carlos-alcarazs-wrist-injury-delays-return-ahead-of-us-open-and-cincinnati ### 2026-07-21: 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. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jasmine-paolini-pulls-out-of-washington-and-toronto-events ### 2026-07-20: 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. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rick-macci-says-emma-raducanus-postus-open-split-with-andrew-richardson-made-no-sense ### 2026-07-20: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/carlos-alcaraz-photographed-with-spanish-influencer-claudia-canals-on-amalfi-coast-yacht ### 2026-07-19: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/emma-raducanus-injury-woes-and-slipping-rankings ### 2026-07-19: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/canadian-open-hit-by-multiple-topplayer-withdrawals ### 2026-07-18: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/carlos-alcaraz-to-return-at-cincinnati-masters-in-august-after-wrist-injury ### 2026-07-17: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/carlos-alcaraz-seen-on-italian-yacht-with-entrepreneur-claudia-canals ### 2026-07-16: 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. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/carlos-alcaraz-returns-to-cincinnati-open-after-wrist-injury ### 2026-07-16: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/emma-raducanu-withdraws-from-toronto-and-cincinnati-tournaments-after-stress-fracture ### 2026-07-15: 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. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/carlos-alcaraz-vacations-on-135-million-yacht-amid-wrist-injury-recovery ### 2026-07-08: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/marta-kostiuk-reaches-wimbledon-semifinals-under-coach-sandra-zaniewska ### 2026-07-05: 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 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jasmine-paolini-advances-to-wimbledon-womens-quarterfinals ### 2026-07-01: 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. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jasmine-paolini-reaches-third-round-of-wimbledon-after-defeating-viktoria-golubic ### 2026-06-29: 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. 22 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/emma-raducanu-withdraws-from-wimbledon-due-to-stress-fracture ### 2026-06-28: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/carlos-alcaraz-advances-in-wrist-rehab-and-eyes-return-for-us-open ### 2026-06-28: 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. 15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/carlos-alcaraz-resumes-righthand-training-after-wrist-injury ### 2026-06-27: 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. 43 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/emma-raducanu-faces-injury-doubts-ahead-of-wimbledon-2026 ### 2026-06-25: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/emma-raducanu-urged-by-former-coach-to-chase-happiness-for-next-grand-slam ### 2026-06-24: 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. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/emma-raducanus-wimbledon-participation-in-doubt-after-orthopaedic-boot-sighting ### 2026-06-23: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/emma-raducanu-launches-vegan-deodorant-line-and-partners-with-uniqlo-ahead-of-wimbledon ### 2026-06-22: 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. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jasmine-paolini-knocked-out-by-tatjana-maria-in-eastbourne-wta-250-first-round ### 2026-06-20: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/emma-raducanu-reunites-with-coach-andrew-richardson-ahead-of-wimbledon ### 2026-06-18: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/carlos-alcaraz-trains-with-left-hand-ahead-of-us-open-despite-wrist-injury ### 2026-06-17: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/donna-vekic-knocked-out-in-berlin-after-london-title-win ### 2026-06-16: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/emma-raducanu-spotted-with-pr-director-john-friend-after-queens-club-final-defeat ### 2026-06-15: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/emma-raducanu-loses-queens-club-final-doubts-nottingham-participation ### 2026-06-15: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/croatian-tennis-star-donna-veki-wins-london-wta-500-title ### 2026-06-14: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/croatian-donna-vekic-wins-queens-club-as-lucky-loser ### 2026-06-14: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/emma-raducanu-advances-to-queens-club-final-and-skips-nottingham-open ### 2026-06-13: 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. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/emma-raducanu-reaches-queens-final-to-meet-donna-vekic ### 2026-06-13: 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. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/donna-vekic-wins-queens-club-title-over-emma-raducanu ### 2026-06-13: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/carlos-alcaraz-misses-roland-garros-and-wimbledon-as-wrist-injury-recovery-continues ### 2026-06-13: 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 16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/emma-raducanu-advances-at-queens-club-despite-raininduced-doublematch-day ### 2026-06-13: 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. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/donna-veki-wins-queens-club-singles-as-tereza-mihalkov-clinches-doubles-title ### 2026-06-13: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/carlos-alcaraz-extends-recovery-skips-wimbledon-due-to-wrist-injury ### 2026-06-12: 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. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/carlos-alcarazs-wrist-rehab-advances-as-he-eyes-a-july-return-to-us-hardcourt-events ### 2026-05-31: 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‑​ 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rafael-jodar-advances-at-roland-garros-as-carlos-alcaraz-sits-out-with-wrist-injury ### 2026-05-25: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/solana-sierra-defeats-emma-raducanu-in-opening-round-of-roland-garros-2026 ### 2026-05-24: 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. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/emma-raducanu-eliminated-in-french-open-first-round-by-solana-sierra ### 2026-05-24: 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. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jasmine-paolini-targets-deeper-run-after-qualifying-for-roland-garros-second-round ### 2026-05-22: 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. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/carlos-alcaraz-to-miss-wimbledon-and-french-open-after-wrist-injury ### 2026-05-19: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/carlos-alcaraz-will-miss-wimbledon-due-to-rightwrist-injury ### 2026-05-19: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/emma-raducanu-falls-in-strasbourg-comeback-ahead-of-french-open ### 2026-05-17: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/madison-keys-withdraws-from-paris-challenger-final-raising-doubts-ahead-of-french-open ### 2026-05-15: 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. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rafael-nadal-alcarazs-wrist-injury-ends-his-french-open-bid ### 2026-05-12: 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. 112 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jasmine-paolini-pulls-out-of-rome-open-doubles-over-foot-issue ### 2026-05-12: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/top-tennis-stars-withdraw-from-french-open-amid-injuries-and-doping-suspension ### 2026-05-09: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/daniel-medvedev-advances-with-walkover-as-tomas-machac-withdraws-from-italian-open ### 2026-04-29: Draper withdraws from French Open over knee injury Draper withdraws from the French Open due to a knee injury, casting doubt on Wimbledon. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/draper-withdraws-from-french-open-over-knee-injury ### 2026-04-19: 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. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/raducanu-withdraws-from-madrid-open-amid-viral-illness-two-month-absence --- Cite as: Injuries and player withdrawals disrupt US Open landscape. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/string-of-player-withdrawals-across-major-tennis-events