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Joao Fonseca Withdraws From US Open With Abdominal Injury

The 26th-ranked Brazilian said tests showed he needs more recovery time, a development that deepens a string of pre-tournament injuries forcing draw adjustments at Flushing Meadows.

Aug 9, 2026; Montreal, QC, Canada; Joao Fonseca (BRA) reacts after losing a point against Ben Shelton (USA) during round of sixteen play at IGA Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images
Aug 9, 2026; Montreal, QC, Canada; Joao Fonseca (BRA) hits a backhand against Ben Shelton (USA) during round of sixteen play at IGA Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Fonseca announced on Instagram Monday that he will skip the US Open after tests and treatment for an abdominal problem showed he needs more time to recover.
  • The issue first surfaced at the Cincinnati Masters when Fonseca stopped his match against Christopher O’Connell and flew back to Rio de Janeiro for medical checks and treatment.
  • Tournament officials will replace Fonseca in the main draw with a lucky loser as organisers finalize seed and draw changes caused by multiple recent withdrawals.
  • The 20-year-old rising player reached the French Open quarter-finals this year and won the boys’ US Open in 2023, so his absence removes a prominent young contender from the field.
  • Fonseca’s team has not disclosed specific medical details or a recovery timeline, a gap that worsens uncertainty about player availability and raises questions about workload and transparency ahead of the tournament.