1 day ago
The 2026 US Open is upon us. Jannik Sinner, Jack Draper, and Holger Rune are among the injured players unable to compete.
The American men are now 23 years removed from Andy Roddick lifting the 2003 US Open trophy. Every year, tennis fans wonder if this is the year everything changes for the US men.
2026 could be it, and there are several men in position to win it.
MORE: What we know about Roger Federer's August 29 International Tennis Hall of Fame induction
The favorites would be the champions of the key hardcourt tournaments leading into the US Open. Ben Shelton won the ATP 1000 Canadian Open for the second straight year. Taylor Fritz won the ATP 500 Mubadala DC Open.
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The American men are now 23 years removed from Andy Roddick lifting the 2003 US Open trophy. Every year, tennis fans wonder if this is the year everything changes for the US men.
2026 could be it, and there are several men in position to win it.
MORE: What we know about Roger Federer's August 29 International Tennis Hall of Fame induction
The favorites would be the champions of the key hardcourt tournaments leading into the US Open. Ben Shelton won the ATP 1000 Canadian Open for the second straight year. Taylor Fritz won the ATP 500 Mubadala DC Open.
#sinner
1 day ago
Roger Federer's formal induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame is scheduled for August 29, 2026 at 6:30 PM EDT.
Tickets for the weekend's events with Federer and fellow inductee player/broadcaster Mary Carillo's induction sold out immediately. However, the ceremony will be televised worldwide on Tennis Channel, Sky Sports, and other international channels.
Details about Federer's induction have been kept quiet. Here is what we can anticipate.
MORE: Updated 2026 US Open odds after surprise Jannik Sinner withdrawal
We expect Federer's parents, Robert and Lynette, his wife Mirka, and children, Myla, Charlene, Leo and Lenny. as well as his longtime agent Tony Godsick and his wife Mary Fernandez to be in the front row for the big event.
#tennis #international #fame #august
Tickets for the weekend's events with Federer and fellow inductee player/broadcaster Mary Carillo's induction sold out immediately. However, the ceremony will be televised worldwide on Tennis Channel, Sky Sports, and other international channels.
Details about Federer's induction have been kept quiet. Here is what we can anticipate.
MORE: Updated 2026 US Open odds after surprise Jannik Sinner withdrawal
We expect Federer's parents, Robert and Lynette, his wife Mirka, and children, Myla, Charlene, Leo and Lenny. as well as his longtime agent Tony Godsick and his wife Mary Fernandez to be in the front row for the big event.
#tennis #international #fame #august
2 days ago
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has announced he is pulling out of the upcoming U.S. Open due to a knee injury.
Sinner, last year's U.S. Open runner-up and 2024 champion, said in a social media post that over the past few days he's been doing on-court work, but that he needs more recovery time.
"Even though I have been working hard with my team and my medical staff, we have now had to make the difficult decision that I will not be able to compete at the US Open this year. We have been back on court in Monte Carlo over the last couple of days and have realized that I still need more time to recover from my right knee issue.
"I'm obviously very sad and disappointed, as New York has a special place in my heart. I was very much looking forward to coming back and playing in the electric atmosphere in front of the great fans there."
The 25-year-old Sinner has been out of action since winning Wimbledon last month.
#time
Sinner, last year's U.S. Open runner-up and 2024 champion, said in a social media post that over the past few days he's been doing on-court work, but that he needs more recovery time.
"Even though I have been working hard with my team and my medical staff, we have now had to make the difficult decision that I will not be able to compete at the US Open this year. We have been back on court in Monte Carlo over the last couple of days and have realized that I still need more time to recover from my right knee issue.
"I'm obviously very sad and disappointed, as New York has a special place in my heart. I was very much looking forward to coming back and playing in the electric atmosphere in front of the great fans there."
The 25-year-old Sinner has been out of action since winning Wimbledon last month.
#time
2 days ago
World No 1 and Wimbledon champion Jannik Sinner has been ruled out of the US Open due to a knee injury.
Sinner, US Open champion in 2023 and last year's runner-up, confirmed the decision in a statement on social media.
The Italian's withdrawal comes as rival and defending champion Carlos Alcaraz makes his comeback from a wrist injury following four months out.
"Even though I have been working hard with my team and my medical staff, we have now had to make the difficult decision that I will not be able to compete at the US Open this year," Sinner said.
"We have been back on court in Monte Carlo over the last couple of days and have realised that I still need more time to recover from my right knee issue.
#champion #knee #World
Sinner, US Open champion in 2023 and last year's runner-up, confirmed the decision in a statement on social media.
The Italian's withdrawal comes as rival and defending champion Carlos Alcaraz makes his comeback from a wrist injury following four months out.
"Even though I have been working hard with my team and my medical staff, we have now had to make the difficult decision that I will not be able to compete at the US Open this year," Sinner said.
"We have been back on court in Monte Carlo over the last couple of days and have realised that I still need more time to recover from my right knee issue.
#champion #knee #World
2 days ago
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 08: Jannik Sinner of Italy celebrates with the winners trophy after defeating Taylor Fritz of the United States to win the Men's Singles Final on Day Fourteen of the 2024 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 08, 2024 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the U.S. Open with a knee injury, opening up the draw for Carlos Alcaraz, Alexander Zverev, Novak Djokovic and others.
"Even though I have been working hard with my team and my medical staff, we have now had to make the difficult decision that I will not be able to compete at the US Open this year," the 24-year-old Italian announced on social media. "We have been back on court in Monte Carlo over the last couple of days and have realised that I still need more time to recover from my right knee issue. I'm obviously very sad and disappointed, as New York has a special place in my heart. I was very much looking forward to coming back and playing in the electric atmosphere in front of the great fans there."
Sinner, 25, is the reigning Wimbledon champion and won the U.S. Open in 2024 before falling in last year's final to Alcaraz.
He and Alcaraz have combined to win 10 of the last 11 major ***** les.
#alcaraz #last #final #knee
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the U.S. Open with a knee injury, opening up the draw for Carlos Alcaraz, Alexander Zverev, Novak Djokovic and others.
"Even though I have been working hard with my team and my medical staff, we have now had to make the difficult decision that I will not be able to compete at the US Open this year," the 24-year-old Italian announced on social media. "We have been back on court in Monte Carlo over the last couple of days and have realised that I still need more time to recover from my right knee issue. I'm obviously very sad and disappointed, as New York has a special place in my heart. I was very much looking forward to coming back and playing in the electric atmosphere in front of the great fans there."
Sinner, 25, is the reigning Wimbledon champion and won the U.S. Open in 2024 before falling in last year's final to Alcaraz.
He and Alcaraz have combined to win 10 of the last 11 major ***** les.
#alcaraz #last #final #knee
3 days ago
Aug. 20 (UPI) -- Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz will end his tennis hiatus to defend his ****** le at the 2026 U.S. Open, he announced Thursday on social media.
Alcaraz last played in a straight-sets win over Otto Virtanen in the Round of 32 of the Barcelona Open on April 14 in Barcelona. He withdrew before his next match due to a right wrist injury he sustained in the win over Virtanen.
The 2026 Australian Open winner went on to miss the 2026 French Open and Wimbledon 2026, in addition to several other tournaments.
The singles draws for the 2026 U.S. Open will be held Aug. 27 in Flushing, N.Y. Main draw play will be held from Aug. 30 through Sept. 13 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.
Alcaraz, who lost to world No. 1 Jannik Sinner of Italy in the 2026 U.S. Open finale, remains the No. 2 player in the ATP Tour singles rankings despite his four-month hiatus.
#open #held
Alcaraz last played in a straight-sets win over Otto Virtanen in the Round of 32 of the Barcelona Open on April 14 in Barcelona. He withdrew before his next match due to a right wrist injury he sustained in the win over Virtanen.
The 2026 Australian Open winner went on to miss the 2026 French Open and Wimbledon 2026, in addition to several other tournaments.
The singles draws for the 2026 U.S. Open will be held Aug. 27 in Flushing, N.Y. Main draw play will be held from Aug. 30 through Sept. 13 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.
Alcaraz, who lost to world No. 1 Jannik Sinner of Italy in the 2026 U.S. Open finale, remains the No. 2 player in the ATP Tour singles rankings despite his four-month hiatus.
#open #held
3 days ago
The US Open will have at least one of the two ****** ans in men's tennis.
Carlos Alcaraz, currently ranked No. 2 in the world, said in a social media post Thursday that he will make his return to tennis at the 2026 US Open after a four-month absence.
The seven-time Grand Slam champion—and the defending US Open champion—has not played since the Barcelona Open in April, and missed the last two Grand Slams (Roland-Garros and Wimbledon) with a wrist injury.
All eyes now turn to world No. 1 Jannik Sinner, whose status for the final Grand Slam on the calendar is still unclear. The five-time Grand Slam winner withdrew from the Canadian Open and Cincinnati Open—two Masters 1000 tournaments—in recent weeks, and has not played since winning Wimbledon in July due to a knee injury.
Alcaraz and Sinner are widely viewed as the favorites in every tournament they compete in, and have split 10 of the last 11 Grand Slams. World No. 3 Alexander Zverev was able to break through and win his first Grand Slam at the French Open in June with Alcaraz missing and Sinner falling in the early rounds.
#tennis
Carlos Alcaraz, currently ranked No. 2 in the world, said in a social media post Thursday that he will make his return to tennis at the 2026 US Open after a four-month absence.
The seven-time Grand Slam champion—and the defending US Open champion—has not played since the Barcelona Open in April, and missed the last two Grand Slams (Roland-Garros and Wimbledon) with a wrist injury.
All eyes now turn to world No. 1 Jannik Sinner, whose status for the final Grand Slam on the calendar is still unclear. The five-time Grand Slam winner withdrew from the Canadian Open and Cincinnati Open—two Masters 1000 tournaments—in recent weeks, and has not played since winning Wimbledon in July due to a knee injury.
Alcaraz and Sinner are widely viewed as the favorites in every tournament they compete in, and have split 10 of the last 11 Grand Slams. World No. 3 Alexander Zverev was able to break through and win his first Grand Slam at the French Open in June with Alcaraz missing and Sinner falling in the early rounds.
#tennis
7 days ago
Novak Djokovic revealed he has been dealing with an ongoing health condition after his surprise second-round defeat at the Cincinnati Open.
The 39-year-old said the condition was exacerbated by the heat and humidity in Ohio as he visibly struggled in a 6-2, 4-6, 4-6 loss to Argentina's world number 50 Thiago Agustin Tirante on Saturday.
World number five Djokovic, playing his first match since losing to Jannik Sinner in the Wimbledon semi-finals in July, slumped to his hands and knees before taking a medical timeout midway through the second set.
He told reporters: "Congrats to my opponent. It was not an enjoyable match for me, for sure. The way I felt ... Not the first and I guess not the last time, but it is what it is."
The 24-time grand slam champion added: "It's just a condition that I have, health-wise, that has been bothering me for the past couple of years.
#novak
The 39-year-old said the condition was exacerbated by the heat and humidity in Ohio as he visibly struggled in a 6-2, 4-6, 4-6 loss to Argentina's world number 50 Thiago Agustin Tirante on Saturday.
World number five Djokovic, playing his first match since losing to Jannik Sinner in the Wimbledon semi-finals in July, slumped to his hands and knees before taking a medical timeout midway through the second set.
He told reporters: "Congrats to my opponent. It was not an enjoyable match for me, for sure. The way I felt ... Not the first and I guess not the last time, but it is what it is."
The 24-time grand slam champion added: "It's just a condition that I have, health-wise, that has been bothering me for the past couple of years.
#novak
8 days ago
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 07: (L-R) Jannik Sinner of Italy and Carlos Alcaraz of Spain pose following their Men's Singles Final match on Day Fifteen of the 2025 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 07, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
U.S. Open ticket prices are soaring even as questions surround the health of stars Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz.
The average get-in price sits at $311 - compared to $262 at the same point in 2025 - with 15 days to go before the Open begins Aug. 30, according to TicketData.
The average price to get into Arthur Ashe Stadium for a day session is $348, a 21.4% increase over the last 30 days. The average price in Ashe for a night session is $231, a $14 increase over the same span.
These numbers come even as Alcaraz (wrist) and then Sinner (knee) both withdrew from the Cincinnati Open, the biggest hardcourt warm-up tournament for the U.S. Open.
#sinner #average #september #jannik
U.S. Open ticket prices are soaring even as questions surround the health of stars Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz.
The average get-in price sits at $311 - compared to $262 at the same point in 2025 - with 15 days to go before the Open begins Aug. 30, according to TicketData.
The average price to get into Arthur Ashe Stadium for a day session is $348, a 21.4% increase over the last 30 days. The average price in Ashe for a night session is $231, a $14 increase over the same span.
These numbers come even as Alcaraz (wrist) and then Sinner (knee) both withdrew from the Cincinnati Open, the biggest hardcourt warm-up tournament for the U.S. Open.
#sinner #average #september #jannik
8 days ago
Ben Shelton successfully defended his ***** le at the Canadian Open on Thursday, defeating fellow American Brandon Nakashima, 6-3, 7-6(4), in Montreal. It's Shelton's second ATP 1000 tournament win.
He became the seventh man in the Open era to go back-to-back in the event. Rafael Nadal was the last to win in both Toronto and Montreal — the men's and women's tournaments alternate sites each year — in 2018-19.
Shelton didn't drop a set in six matches against top-75 opponents. After a bye in the first round, he defeated No. 74 Jenson Brooksby, 6-3, 7-5, in the round of 64 and No. 34 Zizou Bergs, 6-3, 6-2, in the round of 32. No. 27 Joao Fonesca fell, 6-3, 7-6(3), sending Shelton to the quarterfinals, where he beat No. 17 Jakub Mensik, 6-3, 6-1.
The semifinal between Shelton and Learner Tien, served as a revenge match of sorts. The last time the two faced off was at Indian Wells, a Masters 1000 tournament, and Tien upset Shelton. This time, the former Gator emerged victorious in dominant fashion, 6-2, 6-3.
Shelton had struggled in Masters 1000s all year, coming into the Canadian Open with a 1-4 record, including four straight losses. Despite winning an ATP 500 tournament (Dallas) and an ATP 250 tournament (Munich), Shelton had seen several early exits since falling to Jannik Sinner in the Australian Open — in January. Most notably, he was knocked out in the round of 64 at Roland Garros and suffered a first-round loss at Wimbledon.
#tournament
He became the seventh man in the Open era to go back-to-back in the event. Rafael Nadal was the last to win in both Toronto and Montreal — the men's and women's tournaments alternate sites each year — in 2018-19.
Shelton didn't drop a set in six matches against top-75 opponents. After a bye in the first round, he defeated No. 74 Jenson Brooksby, 6-3, 7-5, in the round of 64 and No. 34 Zizou Bergs, 6-3, 6-2, in the round of 32. No. 27 Joao Fonesca fell, 6-3, 7-6(3), sending Shelton to the quarterfinals, where he beat No. 17 Jakub Mensik, 6-3, 6-1.
The semifinal between Shelton and Learner Tien, served as a revenge match of sorts. The last time the two faced off was at Indian Wells, a Masters 1000 tournament, and Tien upset Shelton. This time, the former Gator emerged victorious in dominant fashion, 6-2, 6-3.
Shelton had struggled in Masters 1000s all year, coming into the Canadian Open with a 1-4 record, including four straight losses. Despite winning an ATP 500 tournament (Dallas) and an ATP 250 tournament (Munich), Shelton had seen several early exits since falling to Jannik Sinner in the Australian Open — in January. Most notably, he was knocked out in the round of 64 at Roland Garros and suffered a first-round loss at Wimbledon.
#tournament
14 days ago
The star power at the Cincinnati Open—and potentially the US Open—has taken another hit.
On Sunday, Jannik Sinner withdrew from the Ohio-based tournament, citing issues with his right knee. In a statement released by the tournament, the ATP's No. 1–ranked men's player expressed hope that he'll be able to play in the US Open, which is set to begin its main draw on Aug. 30.
"After consulting with my doctors and my team, I have to announce that I need to withdraw from the Masters 1000 tournament in Cincinnati," Sinner's statement reads. "My right knee has been bothering me and even though we have been working hard with my medical team, I have to accept that I'm not ready to compete yet.
"I'm very disappointed not to be able to play in Cincinnati and wish [tournament director] Bob [Moran] and his whole team a great and successful event. I can't wait to be back next year and I'm now focusing on getting ready for the US Open."
Sinner's announcement comes five days after the ATP's No. 2 men's player, Carlos Alcaraz, also withdrew from the Cincinnati Open. Alcaraz has been sidelined with a wrist injury since April, with the 23-year-old having missed the French Open and Wimbledon this year.
#open #cincinnati #withdrew
On Sunday, Jannik Sinner withdrew from the Ohio-based tournament, citing issues with his right knee. In a statement released by the tournament, the ATP's No. 1–ranked men's player expressed hope that he'll be able to play in the US Open, which is set to begin its main draw on Aug. 30.
"After consulting with my doctors and my team, I have to announce that I need to withdraw from the Masters 1000 tournament in Cincinnati," Sinner's statement reads. "My right knee has been bothering me and even though we have been working hard with my medical team, I have to accept that I'm not ready to compete yet.
"I'm very disappointed not to be able to play in Cincinnati and wish [tournament director] Bob [Moran] and his whole team a great and successful event. I can't wait to be back next year and I'm now focusing on getting ready for the US Open."
Sinner's announcement comes five days after the ATP's No. 2 men's player, Carlos Alcaraz, also withdrew from the Cincinnati Open. Alcaraz has been sidelined with a wrist injury since April, with the 23-year-old having missed the French Open and Wimbledon this year.
#open #cincinnati #withdrew
14 days ago
Jannik Sinner has pulled out of next week's Cincinnati Open due to a right knee injury, casting doubt onto his involvement at the US Open.
The World No 1 missed the Canadian Open in Montreal – ending his hopes of becoming the first player to win all nine Masters 1000 events in the same year – and has not competed since winning his fifth Grand Slam win at Wimbledon earlier this summer.
He joins rival Carlos Alcaraz on the shelf, who himself has been out since before the French Open with a wrist injury sustained in Barcelona.
Alcaraz also pulled out of the Cincinnati Open as a precaution but Sinner seemed confident that the issue would not hinder his participation in New York.
Sinner said: "After consulting with my doctors and my team, I have to announce that I need to withdraw from the Masters 1000 tournament in Cincinnati.
#open #cincinnati #alcaraz #since
The World No 1 missed the Canadian Open in Montreal – ending his hopes of becoming the first player to win all nine Masters 1000 events in the same year – and has not competed since winning his fifth Grand Slam win at Wimbledon earlier this summer.
He joins rival Carlos Alcaraz on the shelf, who himself has been out since before the French Open with a wrist injury sustained in Barcelona.
Alcaraz also pulled out of the Cincinnati Open as a precaution but Sinner seemed confident that the issue would not hinder his participation in New York.
Sinner said: "After consulting with my doctors and my team, I have to announce that I need to withdraw from the Masters 1000 tournament in Cincinnati.
#open #cincinnati #alcaraz #since
14 days ago
Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open, the tournament announced on Sunday.
After consulting with my doctors and my team, I have to announce that I need to withdraw from the Masters 1000 tournament in Cincinnati," Sinner said in a statement with the Cincinnati Open's press release.
"My right knee has been bothering me and even though we have been working hard with my medical team, I have to accept that I'm not ready to compete yet," he added.
The Cincinnati Open begins this week on Aug. 11 with the finals scheduled for Aug. 23. That's one week before the singles draw begins for the US Open, which could put Sinner's availability for that Grand Slam tournament, which he won in 2024, into question.
This story will be updated with more information.
#cincinnati #tournament #team
After consulting with my doctors and my team, I have to announce that I need to withdraw from the Masters 1000 tournament in Cincinnati," Sinner said in a statement with the Cincinnati Open's press release.
"My right knee has been bothering me and even though we have been working hard with my medical team, I have to accept that I'm not ready to compete yet," he added.
The Cincinnati Open begins this week on Aug. 11 with the finals scheduled for Aug. 23. That's one week before the singles draw begins for the US Open, which could put Sinner's availability for that Grand Slam tournament, which he won in 2024, into question.
This story will be updated with more information.
#cincinnati #tournament #team
14 days ago
World number one Jannik Sinner has pulled out of the Cincinnati Open due to a right knee injury, the Italian announced Sunday.
"After consulting with my doctors and my team, I have to announce that I need to withdraw from the Masters 1000 tournament in Cincinnati," he said in a statement posted on the ATP website.
"My right knee has been bothering me and even though we have been working hard with my medical team, I have to accept that I'm not ready to compete yet."
The tournament begins on Thursday, the same day as the end of the Masters event in Montreal, which Sinner also missed.
The five-time Grand Slam winner had been on a six-tournament winning streak at 1000 level heading into the North American hard-court swing, before skipping the event in Canada.
#tournament #sinner #knee #Event
"After consulting with my doctors and my team, I have to announce that I need to withdraw from the Masters 1000 tournament in Cincinnati," he said in a statement posted on the ATP website.
"My right knee has been bothering me and even though we have been working hard with my medical team, I have to accept that I'm not ready to compete yet."
The tournament begins on Thursday, the same day as the end of the Masters event in Montreal, which Sinner also missed.
The five-time Grand Slam winner had been on a six-tournament winning streak at 1000 level heading into the North American hard-court swing, before skipping the event in Canada.
#tournament #sinner #knee #Event
16 days ago
Cameron Norrie extended the upset chaos at the ATP Montreal Masters on Thursday, saving a match point in defeating Alex de Minaur 5-7, 7-6 (7/5), 6-1.
The battling British winner trailed a set and a double break against the Australian third seed, who folded in the final set of an epic lasting for almost three hours.
De Minaur, who had been the highest remaining seed in a depleted draw, could have closed it out in straight sets with a match point chance in the eighth game of the second set.
The tournament had already seen an early exit from top seed Alexander Zverev, an injury pullout from Canadian second seed Felix Auger-Aliassime and a loss by fourth seed Daniil Medvedev.
The US Open tuneup hardcourt event had already been hit by the absences of world number one Jannik Sinner and 24-time Grand Slam singles champion Novak Djokovic.
#already #norrie #montreal
The battling British winner trailed a set and a double break against the Australian third seed, who folded in the final set of an epic lasting for almost three hours.
De Minaur, who had been the highest remaining seed in a depleted draw, could have closed it out in straight sets with a match point chance in the eighth game of the second set.
The tournament had already seen an early exit from top seed Alexander Zverev, an injury pullout from Canadian second seed Felix Auger-Aliassime and a loss by fourth seed Daniil Medvedev.
The US Open tuneup hardcourt event had already been hit by the absences of world number one Jannik Sinner and 24-time Grand Slam singles champion Novak Djokovic.
#already #norrie #montreal
17 days ago
When Carlos Alcaraz walked off the court at Rod Laver Arena in January, he was on top of the world.
At 22, he had just completed the career Grand Slam, defeating all-time great Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open final, winning his seventh major overall and his third of the most recent four.
A few months earlier he had decimated his rival Jannik Sinner in the US Open final in what was the most impressive performance of his illustrious career to date.
But the Spaniard has now missed the French Open and Wimbledon, going 114 days without playing a competitive match due to a wrist injury he suffered in Barcelona in April.
After returning to training, he has now withdrawn from the upcoming Cincinnati Open, and with the US Open less than a month away, Alcaraz's ability to defend his ******* le is in serious doubt.
#open #Career #carlos #alcaraz
At 22, he had just completed the career Grand Slam, defeating all-time great Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open final, winning his seventh major overall and his third of the most recent four.
A few months earlier he had decimated his rival Jannik Sinner in the US Open final in what was the most impressive performance of his illustrious career to date.
But the Spaniard has now missed the French Open and Wimbledon, going 114 days without playing a competitive match due to a wrist injury he suffered in Barcelona in April.
After returning to training, he has now withdrawn from the upcoming Cincinnati Open, and with the US Open less than a month away, Alcaraz's ability to defend his ******* le is in serious doubt.
#open #Career #carlos #alcaraz
17 days ago
The ATP Montreal Masters lost its top two seeds in the **** e of a few hours on Wednesday as Germany's Alexander Zverev and Canadian Felix Auger-Alliassime both exited the field.
Top seed and world number three Zverev, this year's French Open champion and Wimbledon runner-up, was toppled by Dutchman Tallon Griekspoor, who rallied for a 6-7 (3/7), 6-2, 6-4 second-round upset.
Montreal native Auger-Aliassime had to withdraw before his scheduled night match after injuring his back during training on Monday.
Tournament officials already were fuming at an event in which world number one Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic were both high-profile absentees even before the start.
"I'm not going to lie, we were hoping that Felix was going to win at least a few matches here in Montreal," tournament director Valerie Tetreault said.
#wednesday
Top seed and world number three Zverev, this year's French Open champion and Wimbledon runner-up, was toppled by Dutchman Tallon Griekspoor, who rallied for a 6-7 (3/7), 6-2, 6-4 second-round upset.
Montreal native Auger-Aliassime had to withdraw before his scheduled night match after injuring his back during training on Monday.
Tournament officials already were fuming at an event in which world number one Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic were both high-profile absentees even before the start.
"I'm not going to lie, we were hoping that Felix was going to win at least a few matches here in Montreal," tournament director Valerie Tetreault said.
#wednesday
18 days ago
The No. 2 ranked men's tennis star will not be participating in the Cincinnati Open due to a wrist injury that is set to keep him out.
Carlos Alcaraz is arguably the biggest star in tennis at the moment. The Spaniard is ranked No. 2 in the ATP rankings, behind reigning Wimbledon champion Jannik Sinner.
Alcaraz and Sinner have quickly established themselves as the main men in the current scene. However, they haven't clashed at the highest level in a while, with Carlos missing both the French Open and Wimbledon.
The 23-year-old has spent most of 2026 recovering from a wrist injury. And just as he was set to make his return to ramp up ahead of the US Open, Alcaraz has suffered another setback.
Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images
#ranked
Carlos Alcaraz is arguably the biggest star in tennis at the moment. The Spaniard is ranked No. 2 in the ATP rankings, behind reigning Wimbledon champion Jannik Sinner.
Alcaraz and Sinner have quickly established themselves as the main men in the current scene. However, they haven't clashed at the highest level in a while, with Carlos missing both the French Open and Wimbledon.
The 23-year-old has spent most of 2026 recovering from a wrist injury. And just as he was set to make his return to ramp up ahead of the US Open, Alcaraz has suffered another setback.
Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images
#ranked
18 days ago
Carlos Alcaraz still isn't ready to return from his lingering wrist injury.
Alcaraz withdrew from the Cincinnati Open on Tuesday, ending hopes that he'd be ready to make his return to the sport after missing both the French Open and Wimbledon already this season. His status for the US Open later this month is still very much up in the air.
"We know Carlos is doing everything he can to get back to playing tournaments as soon as possible," Cincinnati Open tournament director Bob Moran said in a statement. "We wish him the best with his recovery and look forward to welcoming him back to Cincinnati in teh future."
Alcaraz has been dealing with tenosynovitis in his wrist, which is the inflammation of the connective tissue that protects tendons, per the Cleveland Clinic. That can make it painful and difficult to move joints.
As a result, Alcaraz has missed both Wimbledon and the French Open this season. Top-ranked Jannik Sinner won Wimbledon last month with Alcaraz sidelined. He hasn't played since initially suffering the injury back at the Barcelona Open in April.
#french
Alcaraz withdrew from the Cincinnati Open on Tuesday, ending hopes that he'd be ready to make his return to the sport after missing both the French Open and Wimbledon already this season. His status for the US Open later this month is still very much up in the air.
"We know Carlos is doing everything he can to get back to playing tournaments as soon as possible," Cincinnati Open tournament director Bob Moran said in a statement. "We wish him the best with his recovery and look forward to welcoming him back to Cincinnati in teh future."
Alcaraz has been dealing with tenosynovitis in his wrist, which is the inflammation of the connective tissue that protects tendons, per the Cleveland Clinic. That can make it painful and difficult to move joints.
As a result, Alcaraz has missed both Wimbledon and the French Open this season. Top-ranked Jannik Sinner won Wimbledon last month with Alcaraz sidelined. He hasn't played since initially suffering the injury back at the Barcelona Open in April.
#french
20 days ago
Alexander Zverev has arrived at the 2026 Canadian Open as the top seed, headlining a depleted field with Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic, and Carlos Alcaraz missing from the draw. Amid the discourse stirred by Djokovic and Sinner's decisions to withdraw, Zverev pinpointed why neither financial incentives nor ranking penalties would have influenced the 24-time Grand Slam champion's move.
After Sinner and Djokovic announced their decision to withdraw from the ATP Masters event in Montréal, tournament director Valérie Tétreault and Tennis Canada CEO Gavin Ziv suggested that "adjustments are needed" and revealed they are in discussions with the ATP to help ensure top players participate in important events.
During his pre-tournament press conference at the Canadian Open, Zverev was asked whether handing out bonuses to participants while imposing penalties on absentees could help address the issue.
However, the German pointed out that such a system already exists, as players who compete in eight of the nine Masters 1000 events receive a share of the ATP's multimillion-dollar bonus pool.
"That's the way it is right now. I mean, it's not rocket science. We get bonuses at the end of the year if we play all nine Masters," he said.
#masters #withdraw #penalties
After Sinner and Djokovic announced their decision to withdraw from the ATP Masters event in Montréal, tournament director Valérie Tétreault and Tennis Canada CEO Gavin Ziv suggested that "adjustments are needed" and revealed they are in discussions with the ATP to help ensure top players participate in important events.
During his pre-tournament press conference at the Canadian Open, Zverev was asked whether handing out bonuses to participants while imposing penalties on absentees could help address the issue.
However, the German pointed out that such a system already exists, as players who compete in eight of the nine Masters 1000 events receive a share of the ATP's multimillion-dollar bonus pool.
"That's the way it is right now. I mean, it's not rocket science. We get bonuses at the end of the year if we play all nine Masters," he said.
#masters #withdraw #penalties
21 days ago
Sangaré has become the west Londoners' fourth first-team addition of the summer window following the arrivals of Jannik Schuster, Jaidon Anthony and Callum Wilson.
"They really went all out to sign me and, when a club does that, it's a very good thing for me and for my future," said the 24-year-old, who was named in the Ligue 1 Team of the Year after helping his former side finish second behind Paris Saint-Germain.
"I spoke with the club's management. I'm really pleased to have spoken to these people because they've really shown how much they value me.
"So, coming here was the best choice for me because I spoke to everyone at the club, and everyone wanted me, so I'm really very happy to be here."
'I spoke with the club's management... They've really shown how much they value me'
#spoke
"They really went all out to sign me and, when a club does that, it's a very good thing for me and for my future," said the 24-year-old, who was named in the Ligue 1 Team of the Year after helping his former side finish second behind Paris Saint-Germain.
"I spoke with the club's management. I'm really pleased to have spoken to these people because they've really shown how much they value me.
"So, coming here was the best choice for me because I spoke to everyone at the club, and everyone wanted me, so I'm really very happy to be here."
'I spoke with the club's management... They've really shown how much they value me'
#spoke
23 days ago
Defending champions Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner top the 2026 U.S. Open entry list for tennis' final Grand Slam of the year.
Sabalenka is the two-time champion and is hoping to become the first woman to win three consecutive U.S. Open crowns since 2012-2014, when Serena Williams won the last of her six ******* les at Flushing Meadows.
Four other former women's U.S. Open champions are in the field, with 2024 winner Coco Gauff, Iga Swiatek (2022), Naomi Osaka (2018, 2020) and Emma Raducanu (2021), looking to win their first Slam of the year.
There will be eight wild cards and 16 qualifiers among the 128 main-draw entries. It is not yet known whether Serena Williams, a 23-time Grand Slam winner, will compete in New York after making a return appearance at Wimbledon earlier this summer. Williams lost in Wimbledon's first round to Australian Maya Joint.
The three women who won Grand Slams this year are also in the field, led by Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina, Mirra Andreeva, who won at Roland Garros, and Wimbledon winner Linda Noskova.
#grand #wimbledon
Sabalenka is the two-time champion and is hoping to become the first woman to win three consecutive U.S. Open crowns since 2012-2014, when Serena Williams won the last of her six ******* les at Flushing Meadows.
Four other former women's U.S. Open champions are in the field, with 2024 winner Coco Gauff, Iga Swiatek (2022), Naomi Osaka (2018, 2020) and Emma Raducanu (2021), looking to win their first Slam of the year.
There will be eight wild cards and 16 qualifiers among the 128 main-draw entries. It is not yet known whether Serena Williams, a 23-time Grand Slam winner, will compete in New York after making a return appearance at Wimbledon earlier this summer. Williams lost in Wimbledon's first round to Australian Maya Joint.
The three women who won Grand Slams this year are also in the field, led by Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina, Mirra Andreeva, who won at Roland Garros, and Wimbledon winner Linda Noskova.
#grand #wimbledon
26 days ago
Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic will team up in a blockbuster pairing at the 2026 US Open Mixed Doubles Championship next month.
Women's world number one Sabalenka and record 24-times Grand Slam champion Djokovic are among the high-profile teams on the New York entry list for an event played before the singles competition takes place.
Elena Rybakina and Taylor Fritz, Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud, Jessica Pegula and Jack Draper and Taylor Townsend and Alexander Zverev are among the other star-studded pairings, but Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alacaraz are notable absentees so far.
The entry window will close on August 17 when the the top six teams with the best combined singles ranking will be accepted into the main draw. Eight teams will be determined via wild card.
United States Tennis ******* ociation chief executive Craig Tiley said, "Anytime you can bring women and men together on the same team, you showcase tennis at its best. We are proud to again bring the world's top players together in a format that will provide exciting entertainment for our fans."
#teams #tennis #team #singles
Women's world number one Sabalenka and record 24-times Grand Slam champion Djokovic are among the high-profile teams on the New York entry list for an event played before the singles competition takes place.
Elena Rybakina and Taylor Fritz, Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud, Jessica Pegula and Jack Draper and Taylor Townsend and Alexander Zverev are among the other star-studded pairings, but Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alacaraz are notable absentees so far.
The entry window will close on August 17 when the the top six teams with the best combined singles ranking will be accepted into the main draw. Eight teams will be determined via wild card.
United States Tennis ******* ociation chief executive Craig Tiley said, "Anytime you can bring women and men together on the same team, you showcase tennis at its best. We are proud to again bring the world's top players together in a format that will provide exciting entertainment for our fans."
#teams #tennis #team #singles
29 days ago
The tournament director of the Canadian Open says changes need to be made to the "demanding schedule" of players after Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic pulled out of the Masters 1000 event.
Sinner, who beat Alexander Zverev to win the Wimbledon ******* le this month, said he had withdrawn from the ATP tournament, which takes place from 2-13 August in Montreal, to prioritise his health.
Carlos Alcaraz will also be absent from the Canadian Open as he continues his recovery from a wrist injury that has kept him out since April.
"We are obviously very disappointed that Jannik and Novak won't be joining us in Montreal this year, especially after they also withdrew from last year's tournament in Toronto," said the Canadian Open's tournament director Valerie Tetreault.
"We respect their decisions and understand that, with such a demanding schedule, players' health must remain the priority.
#tournament #director #schedule
Sinner, who beat Alexander Zverev to win the Wimbledon ******* le this month, said he had withdrawn from the ATP tournament, which takes place from 2-13 August in Montreal, to prioritise his health.
Carlos Alcaraz will also be absent from the Canadian Open as he continues his recovery from a wrist injury that has kept him out since April.
"We are obviously very disappointed that Jannik and Novak won't be joining us in Montreal this year, especially after they also withdrew from last year's tournament in Toronto," said the Canadian Open's tournament director Valerie Tetreault.
"We respect their decisions and understand that, with such a demanding schedule, players' health must remain the priority.
#tournament #director #schedule
29 days ago
At this moment in tennis, the three biggest names on the men's side are Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic. None of them will be in attendance for this year's National Bank Open in Montreal, which is in theory a mandatory tournament.
Tennis Canada confirmed Friday that Sinner and Djokovic have withdrawn from the tournament, roughly one week before its start date on Aug. 1. Alcaraz was already known to be out with the wrist injury that has sidelined him since clay season.
It is the second straight year Sinner and Djokovic have skipped the tournament.
Sinner has played only one tournament (his successful Wimbledon ******* le defense) since his cramp-induced crashout at Roland-Garros in May. He didn't cite a specific injury or health reason for the withdrawal:
"After carefully considering all the factors together with my team, we have made the difficult decision to withdraw from Montreal," Sinner explained in a statement. "It is never easy to miss such an important event, but we believe this is the right decision to prioritise my health. I'm disappointed not to be there, but I look forward to returning to Montreal in the future."
#alcaraz
Tennis Canada confirmed Friday that Sinner and Djokovic have withdrawn from the tournament, roughly one week before its start date on Aug. 1. Alcaraz was already known to be out with the wrist injury that has sidelined him since clay season.
It is the second straight year Sinner and Djokovic have skipped the tournament.
Sinner has played only one tournament (his successful Wimbledon ******* le defense) since his cramp-induced crashout at Roland-Garros in May. He didn't cite a specific injury or health reason for the withdrawal:
"After carefully considering all the factors together with my team, we have made the difficult decision to withdraw from Montreal," Sinner explained in a statement. "It is never easy to miss such an important event, but we believe this is the right decision to prioritise my health. I'm disappointed not to be there, but I look forward to returning to Montreal in the future."
#alcaraz
29 days ago
MONTREAL (AP) — World No. 1 Jannik Sinner and 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic have withdrawn from the National Bank Open.
Tennis Canada announced Friday that neither will compete in Montreal after both players were included on the entry list for the ATP Masters 1000 tournament beginning Aug. 1.
Seven-time Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz was not included on the player list as he continues to recover from a right wrist injury that forced him to miss the French Open and Wimbledon.
"After carefully considering all the factors together with my team, we have made the difficult decision to withdraw from Montreal," said Sinner, who won at Wimbledon earlier this month.
"It is never easy to miss such an important event, but we believe this is the right decision to prioritize my health. I'm disappointed not to be there, but I look forward to returning to Montreal in the future."
#montreal
Tennis Canada announced Friday that neither will compete in Montreal after both players were included on the entry list for the ATP Masters 1000 tournament beginning Aug. 1.
Seven-time Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz was not included on the player list as he continues to recover from a right wrist injury that forced him to miss the French Open and Wimbledon.
"After carefully considering all the factors together with my team, we have made the difficult decision to withdraw from Montreal," said Sinner, who won at Wimbledon earlier this month.
"It is never easy to miss such an important event, but we believe this is the right decision to prioritize my health. I'm disappointed not to be there, but I look forward to returning to Montreal in the future."
#montreal
1 month ago
NEW YORK (AP) — Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka and Wimbledon winner Jannik Sinner lead the fields for the U.S. Open that begins next month.
The U.S. Tennis ****** ociation announced the direct entry lists Tuesday for the final Grand Slam tournament of the season. Based on the July 20 rankings on the WTA and ATP Tours, the cutoff was No. 102 for the women and No. 101 for the men.
Sabalenka tops the women's rankings and will arrive in Flushing Meadows trying to become the first woman to win three straight U.S. Open ****** les since Serena Williams from 2012-14.
Sinner will be trying to regain the ****** le that Carlos Alcaraz took from the 2024 champion when they met in last year's final. The top-ranked Italian is coming off his fifth major championship, when he beat French Open champion Alexander Zverev in the Wimbledon final.
Alcaraz, who has missed the last two majors because of a wrist injury but hopes to return during the North American hard-court swing, is ranked No. 3 and entered in the field.
#rankings
The U.S. Tennis ****** ociation announced the direct entry lists Tuesday for the final Grand Slam tournament of the season. Based on the July 20 rankings on the WTA and ATP Tours, the cutoff was No. 102 for the women and No. 101 for the men.
Sabalenka tops the women's rankings and will arrive in Flushing Meadows trying to become the first woman to win three straight U.S. Open ****** les since Serena Williams from 2012-14.
Sinner will be trying to regain the ****** le that Carlos Alcaraz took from the 2024 champion when they met in last year's final. The top-ranked Italian is coming off his fifth major championship, when he beat French Open champion Alexander Zverev in the Wimbledon final.
Alcaraz, who has missed the last two majors because of a wrist injury but hopes to return during the North American hard-court swing, is ranked No. 3 and entered in the field.
#rankings
1 month ago
Grand Slam tennis is in the middle of a storm regarding the prize money it pays its players.
Players are looking for increased prize money across the board and, crucially, a different mechanism through which Wimbledon, the French Open, US Open and Australian Open distribute it.
In 2026, a number of high-profile players have threatened to boycott slams if their demands are not met.
Recently-crowned Wimbledon champion Jannik Sinner and fellow world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka are among those who have mooted collective action in order to resolve the dispute.
The mixed doubles events at the US Open beginning in August is a potential target for a boycott; that would represent the most significant move in the saga yet, given the commercial importance of that event for the United States Tennis **** ociation.
#open #players #slam
Players are looking for increased prize money across the board and, crucially, a different mechanism through which Wimbledon, the French Open, US Open and Australian Open distribute it.
In 2026, a number of high-profile players have threatened to boycott slams if their demands are not met.
Recently-crowned Wimbledon champion Jannik Sinner and fellow world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka are among those who have mooted collective action in order to resolve the dispute.
The mixed doubles events at the US Open beginning in August is a potential target for a boycott; that would represent the most significant move in the saga yet, given the commercial importance of that event for the United States Tennis **** ociation.
#open #players #slam
1 month ago
Alexander Zverev is continuing to make the most of his time off following his stellar run to the 2026 Wimbledon Championships final. The world No. 2 headed to Ibiza after losing to Jannik Sinner in the ***** le clash at the grass-court Major and has been soaking up the sun with his girlfriend, German presenter, model, and actress Sophia Thomalla.
After winning his maiden Grand Slam ***** le at the French Open, Zverev carried that momentum into his Wimbledon campaign, advancing past the fourth round of the Major for the first time in his career.
The German snapped his seven-match losing streak against Taylor Fritz in the quarterfinals and cruised past home hope Arthur Fery in the semifinals to set up a meeting with Jannik Sinner. Despite Zverev's strong start to the final, Sinner ultimately claimed a 6-7(7), 7-6(2), 6-3, 6-4 victory to clinch his second consecutive Wimbledon ***** le.
Following his runner-up finish, Zverev traveled to Ibiza for a well-deserved break, during which he was spotted spending time with Rafael Nadal and friends. The 29-year-old has since been joined by his girlfriend, Sophia Thomalla, and their pet dog, Mishka, with the couple enjoying quality time together on a boat against the stunning seascape.
Although Zverev and Thomalla prefer to keep their relationship largely private, the world No. 2 did speak warmly about his girlfriend in an interview with RTL+ before Wimbledon. He expressed his deep love and admiration for Thomalla, revealing that she always knew exactly how to be there for him.
After winning his maiden Grand Slam ***** le at the French Open, Zverev carried that momentum into his Wimbledon campaign, advancing past the fourth round of the Major for the first time in his career.
The German snapped his seven-match losing streak against Taylor Fritz in the quarterfinals and cruised past home hope Arthur Fery in the semifinals to set up a meeting with Jannik Sinner. Despite Zverev's strong start to the final, Sinner ultimately claimed a 6-7(7), 7-6(2), 6-3, 6-4 victory to clinch his second consecutive Wimbledon ***** le.
Following his runner-up finish, Zverev traveled to Ibiza for a well-deserved break, during which he was spotted spending time with Rafael Nadal and friends. The 29-year-old has since been joined by his girlfriend, Sophia Thomalla, and their pet dog, Mishka, with the couple enjoying quality time together on a boat against the stunning seascape.
Although Zverev and Thomalla prefer to keep their relationship largely private, the world No. 2 did speak warmly about his girlfriend in an interview with RTL+ before Wimbledon. He expressed his deep love and admiration for Thomalla, revealing that she always knew exactly how to be there for him.
1 month ago
Alexander Zverev had the chance to make history at the 2026 Wimbledon Championships by becoming the first man in the Open Era to win his second Grand Slam ****** le immediately after his first. However, the German failed to replicate his French Open heroics, falling to Jannik Sinner in a hard-fought final.
Looking to put the disappointment behind him, Zverev was spotted spending time with Rafael Nadal in Ibiza, Spain.
Despite winning his maiden Grand Slam ****** le at the French Open, doubts lingered over No. 2 seed Zverev's prospects at Wimbledon, given that he had never advanced past the fourth round of the grass-court Major.
However, the German silenced concerns by making a remarkable run to the final, where he locked horns with the top seed and defending champion Sinner. Zverev won the tense opening set, but the world No. 1 soon took control of the match and claimed a 6-7(7), 7-6(2), 6-3, 6-4 victory, securing his second consecutive Wimbledon ****** le.
Despite the disappointment of the defeat, Zverev appeared in high spirits during a trip to Ibiza just days later, enjoying a scenic boat outing with Nadal and friends.
Looking to put the disappointment behind him, Zverev was spotted spending time with Rafael Nadal in Ibiza, Spain.
Despite winning his maiden Grand Slam ****** le at the French Open, doubts lingered over No. 2 seed Zverev's prospects at Wimbledon, given that he had never advanced past the fourth round of the grass-court Major.
However, the German silenced concerns by making a remarkable run to the final, where he locked horns with the top seed and defending champion Sinner. Zverev won the tense opening set, but the world No. 1 soon took control of the match and claimed a 6-7(7), 7-6(2), 6-3, 6-4 victory, securing his second consecutive Wimbledon ****** le.
Despite the disappointment of the defeat, Zverev appeared in high spirits during a trip to Ibiza just days later, enjoying a scenic boat outing with Nadal and friends.
