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Injuries and player withdrawals disrupt US Open landscape

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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 World number one Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the tournament due to persistent right knee tendon inflammation.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 ~~in the third round, Alcaraz extended his Grand Slam winning streak to 17 matches. During the tournament,~~ and American Tommy Paul, Alcaraz addressed wardrobe issues involving ~~a sleeveless shirt by~~ his Nike Cactus Court collection attire. To address discomfort with the deep-cut tank top, he began wearing a white compression ~~undershirt for better comfort,~~ undershirts, noting, “I think I saw my nipple too much lately. So I felt like I could hide it for at least once.” Alcaraz ~~has since advanced to the quarterfinals~~ also recently corrected Tennis TV on Instagram after ~~defeating American Tommy Paul in straight sets (6-4, 6-3, 6-4). Following~~ the victory, Alcaraz expressed satisfaction with his ability to manage matches and his current level of play. His return has been supported by family members in the stands, including his younger brother Jaime, outlet attributed a ~~developing international player. The men's draw remains uncertain due~~ false quote to ~~early exits; while~~ him regarding his tournament ambitions, stating, “I didn’t say that.” Alcaraz ~~seeks~~ is now set to ~~maintain momentum, other notable results include Argentine Tomás Etcheverry reaching the round of 16. With the absence of Sinner and~~ face American Ben Shelton in the ~~early exit of Novak Djokovic,~~ quarterfinals, with Shelton noting the ~~field remains wide open.~~ Spaniard’s impressive form.

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