Jannik Sinner’s sudden retirement from the Cincinnati Open final against Carlos Alcaraz was enough to scare tennis fans away about his US Open entry. While the Italian star chose to skip the mixed doubles event to focus on men’s singles, fresh withdrawal updates soon followed, adding even more shock for fans eager to cheer on their favorite players. Here’s a detailed list of the players who confirmed their withdrawals from the US Open.
Nick Kyrgios
Australian firebrand Nick Kyrgios has pulled out of the 2025 US Open, putting his return in New York on hold yet again. Persistent foot, knee, and wrist injuries have limited him to just five singles matches so far this year, with a lone win under his belt. His last singles appearance? A second-round exit in Miami in March. Sadly, injury woes continue to sideline one of tennis’s most electrifying talents.
US Open update:
OUT: Kyrgios
IN: Lucky Loser— Entry List Updates (@EntryLists) August 21, 2025
Kei Nishikori
Japan’s perennial fighter and 2014 US Open finalist Kei Nishikori withdrew from this year’s tournament due to a persistent back injury, which has not yet recovered, as MRI scans confirmed. He most recently resurfaced in early August with a comeback at the Cincinnati Open, but faced a concerning defeat in the first round and lacked the fitness to continue. Hoping the “5-set king” returns refreshed and ready for another run.
Arthur Fils
Arthur Fils, the rising French star, has sadly pulled out of this year’s US Open due to a nagging stress fracture in his back that refuses to heal. He last took the court at the Canadian Open in Toronto, where he defeated Pablo Carreño Busta but fell in a tight three-setter to Jiri Lehečka. With recovery not yet complete and a sting felt during his comeback, he chose to prioritize his health over heading to New York.
Matteo Berrettini
Italian powerhouse Matteo Berrettini has sadly withdrawn from the 2025 US Open as he grapples with an abdominal/oblique injury that’s had him sidelined for months. He hasn’t played since a grueling five-set first-round loss to Kamil Majchrzak at Wimbledon in June, and he retired earlier at Roland Garros due to the same injury.
US Open update:
OUT: Berrettini
IN: Holt (freeing up a WC)
Next: Misolic— Entry List Updates (@EntryLists) August 14, 2025
Once a US Open standout (semifinalist in 2019), his season ends with a respectable 13–11 record, but no further Grand Slam drama in New York this year.
Grigor Dimitrov
Grigor Dimitrov regretfully withdrew from the 2025 US Open after suffering a partial tear to his right pectoral muscle during his Wimbledon fourth-round clash with Jannik Sinner, where he led by two sets before retiring. That match also ended an astonishing run of 58 consecutive Grand Slam appearances stretching back to the 2011 Australian Open.
The list doesn’t just end here, as big names from the women’s singles side of the game also made highlights.
Paula Badosa
Paula Badosa also couldn’t participate in the 2025 US Open due to a recurring lower-back injury, a tear in her psoas muscle that flared up during her first-round match at Wimbledon, where she fell to Britain’s Katie Boulter.
I miss 🎾
— Paula Badosa (@paulabadosa) August 12, 2025
Her last outing was that painful early exit at SW19. Known for her emotional connection to New York, she reached the US Open quarterfinals last year. This decision was as heartbreaking as it was necessary. Let’s hope this break helps her return stronger than ever.
Zheng Qinwen
Zheng Qinwen, the Olympic gold medalist and world No. 6, has regrettably withdrawn from the 2025 US Open after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on her right elbow to address persistent pain plaguing her all season. Her last match was a surprising first-round loss at Wimbledon to Katerina Siniakova. Turning a page, she’ll now focus on rehab and recovery, aiming to return stronger and healthier.
Ons Jabeur
Ons Jabeur, the Tunisian trailblazer and three-time Grand Slam finalist, has withdrawn from the 2025 US Open and indeed taken an indefinite break from tennis to prioritize her physical and mental well-being. Her tearful first-round exit at Wimbledon, where she battled breathing issues and emotional strain, was the last match she played. After years of injuries, declining form, and mounting pressure, she opened up, saying she hasn’t “truly felt happy on court for some time,” and needs time “to breathe, to heal, and to rediscover the joy of simply living.”
