Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from Cincinnati Open with wrist injury, US Open defence in doubt

Carlos Alcaraz officially withdrew from the Cincinnati Open on August 5, 2026, citing an ongoing wrist injury.

The withdrawal has raised concerns about his chances of defending his US Open title.

The absence jeopardizes his ranking points and limits his preparation on hard courts; having already missed two Grand Slam events this season, Alcaraz is now world number three in the ATP rankings.