- Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open due to an ongoing wrist injury, casting doubt on his ability to defend his US Open title.
- The seven-time grand slam champion has been out of action since April, having already missed his French Open title defence and Wimbledon.
- Despite recently posting videos of himself returning to court and hitting balls, the tournament, which begins on 13 August, proved too soon for his recovery.
- Tournament director Bob Moran acknowledged Alcaraz's efforts to return, wishing him a swift recovery and expressing hope for his future participation in Cincinnati.
- Alcaraz is taking a cautious approach to his wrist injury, mindful of how similar issues have derailed the careers of other tennis players like Dominic Thiem and Juan Martin del Potro.
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Carlos Alcaraz delays injury return amid ‘ongoing’ concerns ahead of US Open decision
