Five Top Players Withdraw From 2025 US Open Due to Injuries

The 2025 US Open has been notably affected by several high-profile player withdrawals due to injuries. Japanese tennis star Kei Nishikori, once a top contender and five-time Olympian, withdrew after a back injury hampered his comeback attempts, highlighting the ongoing physical struggles that have curtailed his career resurgence. French rising star Terence Atmane, who impressed with a semifinal run at the Cincinnati Open, also pulled out due to a foot injury, despite his rapid climb in the ATP rankings. Additionally, five other notable withdrawals include Ons Jabeur, Qinwen Zheng, Grigor Dimitrov, Matteo Berrettini, and Paula Badosa, all sidelined by various injuries, weakening the tournament field. On the doubles side, defending mixed doubles champions Andrea Vavassori and Sara Errani have advanced to the semifinals, showing strong performances amid the reshaped tournament format aimed at attracting top singles players. These developments frame a US Open marked by both promising talent and the persistent challenges of athlete injuries.