Novak Djokovic’s withdrawal from Toronto had fans eagerly awaiting his entry at the Cincinnati Open. However, expectations were shattered again as the 24-time Grand Slam champion delayed his return to the US Open. The withdrawal story keeps growing as several other names, including Jack Draper, Grigor Dimitrov, and others, have also called it off.
Here’s a detailed list of the Cincinnati Open withdrawals, including both men’s and women’s singles:
ATP Withdrawals list
Novak Djokovic
Djokovic has withdrawn from the 2025 Cincinnati Open for non-medical reasons to manage his schedule and fitness. His last match was a Wimbledon semi-final loss to Jannik Sinner on July 11.
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🇷🇸❌ Novak Djokovic WITHDRAWS from Cincinnati 2025
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Djokovic’s next tournament will be the US Open, starting August 24, where he’ll begin with a mixed doubles appearance.
Jack Draper
Draper has withdrawn from the 2025 Cincinnati Open due to a left arm injury sustained after Wimbledon, as he confirmed via social media. His most recent match was a second‑round loss at Wimbledon on July 3, when Marin Čilić beat him in four sets. Draper’s next event is the US Open, starting August 24.
Grigor Dimitrov
Dimitrov withdrew from the 2025 Cincinnati Open due to a partial pectoral muscle injury. This was sustained during his Wimbledon match against Jannik Sinner when he retired while leading 6–3, 7–5, 2–2 in the third set. His last competitive appearance was that Wimbledon fourth-round match on July 7, 2025. Dimitrov has also withdrawn from the US Open, as he won’t recover in time.
Sebastian Korda
Korda withdrew from the 2025 Cincinnati Open (though there’s no direct report confirming it). He missed all pre‑Wimbledon grass events due to a stress fracture in his right shin. His last match was in the third round of the French Open, where he lost to Frances Tiafoe on clay. He won’t play in Cincinnati and aims to return later in the US Open swing once he has recovered.
The list of withdrawals among the men’s singles category also saw other names, including Hubert Hurkacz, Matteo Berrettini, Quentin Halys, Laslo Djere, Jenson Brooksby, and Nick Kyrgios.
WTA Withdrawals list
Mirra Andreeva
Last seen playing at the Canadian Open, Andreeva withdrew after losing in straight sets to American McCartney Kessler. She reached the quarterfinals at Roland Garros and Wimbledon but has struggled on hard courts so far.
Qinwen Zheng
Zheng has withdrawn from the 2025 Cincinnati Open due to right elbow surgery after battling persistent pain over several months. Her last match was a first-round loss at Wimbledon on July 1, 2025, to Katerina Siniakova. Zheng has also pulled out of the US Open and now focuses on rehab with hopes of returning later in the season.
Paula Badosa
Badosa has withdrawn from the 2025 Cincinnati Open due to a tear in her psoas muscle, a serious back-related injury she is treating with caution. Her last competitive match was a first‑round loss at Wimbledon on July 1, when she was beaten by Katie Boulter while visibly affected by the injury.
This list also includes other players, namely Lois Boisson, Alexandra Eala, and Petra Kvitova.
