Alcaraz Withdraws from Cincinnati Open Amid Lingering Wrist Injury The withdrawal of Carlos Alcaraz from the Cincinnati Open due to a lingering wrist injury is the latest in a string of high profile exits that have raised concerns about player welfare in professional tennis.
The world No 2's absence from the tour has been well documented, but what makes this situation particularly striking is the timing.
Alcaraz's decision to withdraw from the tournament comes just a week before the US Open, where he will be defending his title.