The current tournament champions are world No. 1 racket for men Carlos Alcaraz and world No. 1 racket for women Iga Swiatek. They will strive to repeat their previous triumph and overcome the difficulties that stand in their way.
Three-time US Open champion Novak Djokovic will also return to New York after missing last year. He will enter the tournament after a brilliant winning streak at the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati. This year, the Serb is seeded second.
The US Open is known for its electrifying atmosphere. Every year, fans look forward to the participation of their favorite players. However, in 2023, the tournament will not feature a few famous names.
Rafael Nadal
Rafael Nadal will be absent from New York due to an injury sustained during the Australian Open 2023. Last year, the Spaniard won two Grand Slam tournaments (Australian Open, Roland Garros) and has was one of the most active players on the circuit.
After struggling with injuries and struggling to maintain peak performance, Nadal found himself forced to take a break from his competitive schedule. In deciding to forgo majors this year, he has prioritized his body getting the well-earned rest it deserves.
Nadal didn’t reveal any specific plans for his return, but hinted that the 2024 season could be his last year.
Simona Halep
Two-time Grand Slam champion Simona Halep has been ruled out of the US Open due to a doping suspension.
Halep tested positive for the banned substance Roxadustat in August last year. Since then, she is no longer on tour and has not yet played a single tennis match in 2023.
Naomi Osaka
Former world number one Naomi Osaka will miss the US Open this year as she has just given birth to her first child. She has not been on the tour since last September due to her pregnancy.
Osaka has shown a strong desire to return and fans are expecting her at the 2024 Australian Open. The four-time Grand Slam champion has also expressed her desire to return to New York next year.
Marin Cilic
2014 US Open champion Marin Cilic withdrew from this year’s tournament due to a knee injury. After participating in the Umag Open in July, he realized that his knee was not in optimal condition for tough matches at the highest level.
However, the Croatian recently let his fans know that he is set to make a comeback and his knee is responding well to intensive training. He thought that extra precautions could save him future trouble and give him more confidence during the competition.
Nick Kyrgios
Known for his feisty personality and unique style of play, Nick Kyrgios will also miss the 2023 US Open. was unable to participate in the four Grand Slam tournaments. His absence from the US Open is due to a wrist injury.
The Australian had one of the best seasons of his career in 2022 but failed to keep up the pace this year. Last year, he reached the final of the Grand Slam tournament at Wimbledon for the first time in history and also reached the quarter-finals of the US Open.
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