Overview
- Ugo Humbert announced on Thursday that he has withdrawn from the 2026 US Open because of recurring back pain, posting that he cannot be competitive and needs time for treatment.
- Humbert is one of a string of high-profile absences that organisers recorded before the draw, with Tennishead listing him as the ninth ATP player to pull out and broader reporting showing the total withdrawals rising across both tours.
- Earlier withdrawals already forced seeding and entry moves — Jannik Sinner’s knee issue prompted reseeding and Carlos Taberner took Sinner’s spot — and Patrick Kypson’s exit opened the final men’s wildcard for Stan Wawrinka.
- Tournament officials completed the draw on Thursday and are finalising replacement names and lucky losers ahead of the first round starting Sunday, August 30, while hoping there are no more late high‑profile dropouts.
- Coverage links the cluster of withdrawals to player workload, the packed tour calendar and hard‑court wear, a pattern that gives lower‑ranked players and returning veterans short‑term opportunities but also raises fresh questions about scheduling and player health.