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Defending champion Alcaraz withdraws from Cincinnati Open
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Defending champion Alcaraz withdraws from Cincinnati Open

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  • Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz withdrew from the Cincinnati Open due to a wrist injury.
  • The 23-year-old Spaniard has been sidelined since April, missing the French Open and Wimbledon.
  • Tournament organizers confirmed his withdrawal, with the event scheduled from August 13-23.

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz will not compete in this month's Cincinnati Open, organizers announced Tuesday. The 23-year-old Spanish tennis star has withdrawn from the ATP Masters 1000 event due to a persistent wrist injury.

Alcaraz has been sidelined since April, when he withdrew from the Barcelona Open. This ongoing injury forced him to miss the French Open, where he was unable to defend his title, and subsequently, Wimbledon. His planned return at the Cincinnati Open was highly anticipated.

"We know Carlos is doing everything he can to get back to playing tournaments as soon as possible," said tournament director Bob Moran in a statement. Alcaraz, currently ranked world number three, won the Cincinnati title last year after his opponent, world number one Jannik Sinner, retired from the final.

The Cincinnati Open is scheduled to take place from August 13-23. Alcaraz's withdrawal is a significant blow to the tournament, as fans were eager to see him compete again after his extended break from the sport.

We know Carlos is doing everything he can to get back to playing tournaments as soon as possible.

— Bob MoranTournament director Bob Moran commented on Alcaraz's recovery efforts.
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