Overview
- Jannik Sinner confirmed Friday that he will not play at the US Open because a right knee did not hold up in on‑court testing in Monte Carlo and he will stay in Europe to rehab while targeting a return on the Asian hard‑court swing.
- Jack Draper also withdrew after confirming a long‑running bone bruise in his left arm, a decision that leaves him without a Grand Slam match in 2026 and has driven a steep fall in his ranking.
- Tournament organizers adjusted seedings with Alexander Zverev elevated to top seed, Carlos Alcaraz moved to No. 2 and Felix Auger‑Aliassime to No. 3, and direct replacements such as Carlos Taberner and Facundo Díaz Acosta were added to the main draw.
- At least seven men’s singles players have withdrawn so far, a cluster that commentators tie to heavier calendars, slower court speeds that lengthen rallies, and the physical demands of best‑of‑five set Slams.
- The withdrawals change the competitive picture in New York and put renewed pressure on the ATP and tournament organizers to address scheduling and player workload as fans and players evaluate second‑order effects on rankings and season planning.