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Carlos Alcaraz: World number two withdraws from Cincinnati Open with wrist injury

Carlos Alcaraz, the reigning Cincinnati Open champion, has withdrawn from the 2026 tournament due to a wrist injury.

By · Published August 5, 2026 at 07:30 UTC · Updated August 5, 2026 at 09:24 UTC

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The brief

Carlos Alcaraz, the world number two tennis player, has withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open. This is a surprise move, as Alcaraz is the reigning champion of the tournament. The withdrawal has raised concerns about his ability to defend his title at the upcoming US Open.

The injury has sparked discussions about the prevalence of wrist injuries among tennis players. According to ESPN and BBC News, Alcaraz's withdrawal is a significant blow to the tournament, which begins later this week. The New York Times notes that wrist injuries are particularly feared among tennis players, and Alcaraz's situation is no exception.

The Cincinnati Open is set to begin without its defending champion. The Guardian notes that doubts are growing over Alcaraz's US Open defence. The tournament will proceed without one of its star players, leaving fans and analysts to speculate on the impact of his absence.

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🌍 How it travelled

This story first appeared in 🇮🇹 Italian coverage — 8.5 hours before Archynetys detected it in English news.

🇬🇧 English Aug 5, 07:24 UTC
🇮🇹 Italian Aug 4, 22:57 UTC · Sky Sport
🇪🇸 Spanish Aug 5, 00:29 UTC · EL PAÍS

Detected by matching proper nouns and figures that survive translation. Times reflect when each edition's coverage was first indexed.

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Quick answers

What injury has Carlos Alcaraz sustained?

Alcaraz has sustained a wrist injury.

Which tournament has Alcaraz withdrawn from?

Alcaraz has withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open.

What concerns have arisen due to Alcaraz's withdrawal?

Concerns have arisen over Alcaraz's ability to defend his title at the upcoming US Open.

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Carlos Alcaraz Cincinnati Open Tennis Wrist Injury US Open Sports Injury

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