Alcaraz's Absence Raises Questions About His Dominance Carlos Alcaraz's withdrawal from the Cincinnati Open due to a wrist injury has cast doubt over his chances of successfully defending his US Open title.
The 23 year old Spaniard, who won seven Grand Slam titles including two US Opens, had been expected to build on his momentum after claiming the Australian Open and winning last year's Cincinnati title.
Alcaraz's withdrawal raises concerns about the severity of his injury and whether it will impact his performance in New York.