Fonseca withdraws from US Open with abdominal injury
Joao Fonseca, the Brazilian 20-year-old, joins world number one Jannik Sinner and Briton Jack Draper among the latest high-profile absences in the men's singles field.
Brazilian tennis player Joao Fonseca has withdrawn from the US Open due to an abdominal injury, according to a statement on Instagram on Monday. The 20-year-old Brazilian was among the most anticipated players at Flushing Meadows, having reached the quarter-finals at the French Open this year. Fonseca, ranked 26th, had defeated top players Novak Djokovic and Casper Ruud in the tournament.
After consulting with medical professionals and his team, Fonseca determined that he needed additional time to recover and return to the court at a competitive level. The player acknowledged that it was a difficult decision, as the US Open holds a special significance for him. He pledged to continue working towards a swift recovery and a return to play.
World number one Jannik Sinner and British player Jack Draper also pulled out of the tournament due to injury earlier in the week. Former world number four Holger Rune will also be absent from the event. The men's singles main draw is set to begin on Sunday.
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