More Players Withdraw from US Open 2026 | Tennis News
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The US Open 2026 is set to begin in just a few hours, prompting a final review of the tournament roster due to several last-minute withdrawals occurring after the draw was released. On the ladies' side, notable absences include Badosa, whose absence has been felt for some time, along with Baptiste, Gracheva, Tomljanović, and Pegula. Additionally, Raducanu, Cristian, Siegmund, and Teichmann have pulled out of the competition, leaving no new names to replace them since the draw was finalized. While Rebekah remains a significant figure for fans to track, she appears to be managing her practice schedule well for now, offering hope that she will make it to her first match despite the surrounding departures.
The situation on the men's side presents an even more extensive list of missing players, featuring high-profile names such as Korda, Nava, Fucsovics, Quinn, and Diallo who are unable to compete. Draper has also withdrawn from the tournament, joining a growing list of absentees. Among the most significant losses is Sinner, widely considered one of the biggest stars in the event, alongside other top contenders like Ruud, Fonseca, and Humbert. Humbert's absence is particularly notable as he was originally seeded in the draw but failed to appear, while Casper Ruud has also been forced to withdraw due to a lack of fitness, marking another unfortunate blow to the tournament's lineup.
These withdrawals highlight a distinct trend where the US Open often sees a much longer list of dropouts compared to other major tournaments like the Australian Open or the French Open. The men's side is especially impacted by these departures, creating an intriguing dynamic for the upcoming matches as the field adjusts without some of its most anticipated participants. As the tournament kicks off, there is considerable interest in how the remaining players will adapt and whether any new names with battle wounds from recent weeks will be added to the withdrawal list as the event progresses.
Ultimately, the final roster reflects the physical demands of the season and the unpredictable nature of professional tennis leading up to a Grand Slam. Fans are left wondering about the health of several key players who may still be at risk of dropping out before their matches begin, adding an extra layer of suspense to the competition. With the US Open starting soon, the focus shifts to the remaining competitors as they prepare to face off in what promises to be a challenging and unpredictable tournament filled with both familiar faces and unexpected vacancies.
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All right, so we've got the US Open
starting in a few hours time, and it's a
last-minute check to see who is actually
not playing cuz we have had a couple of
withdrawals since the draw has come out
or during the draw. So, let's go see
who's not playing. All right, let's
start on the ladies' side of things. And
of course, Badosa's not playing. We
haven't seen her for a long time, which
is a bit sad. Baptiste, Gracheva,
Tomljanović all not playing. Pegula also
not playing. Raducanu, Cristian,
Siegmund, and Teichmann have all pulled
out. So, no new names on the ladies'
side since the draw has come out. Of
course, Rebekah is the big one that
we're all kind of tracking, but she
seems to be doing okay in practice for
now. So, hopefully she makes it to her
first match. Over the men's side of
things, we've got Korda, Nava,
Fucsovics, Quinn, Diallo all not
playing. We got Draper pulling out.
Sinner, Ruud, and Fonseca, and Humbert
is the newest one who was sort of in the
draw He was going to be seeded in the
draw, but then he just didn't appear in
the draw, and he is also out. And the
latest withdrawal was actually Casper
Ruud. Unfortunately, he hasn't been fit
enough to play, so unfortunately, he is
not going to be playing this year's US
Open, either. There it is. Those are the
withdrawals, and I'll tell you, it's
Usually this time of year we get a lot
of withdrawals. You know, Australian
Open and and even the French Open, we
don't have a long list like this. The
long long list, but on the men's side,
there's some massive names. Obviously,
Sinner being the biggest one. But yeah,
it's going to be interesting. Let me
know in the comments below, though, how
many of the players that are coming in
with some injuries are going to be added
to this list? Do you think Rebekah
plays? These these players that are sort
of coming in with a little bit of a bit
of battle wounds from the last couple of
weeks. But there it is. That's the
withdrawal list, and the US Open starts
in a few hours.