Czech tennis player Marketa Vondrousova and British player Cameron Norrie have both withdrawn from the US Open as they continue to recover from injuries. Vondrousova, who withdrew from the Paris Olympics due to a hand injury, is focused on being ready for the Grand Slam in New York. Norrie, who reached the fourth round of the US Open in 2022, pulled out of the Olympics with a forearm injury and is taking time to rest and recharge before returning to competition.
Czech Tennis Star Vondroušová, British Rising Star Norrie Withdraw from US Open
Czech tennis sensation Markéta Vondroušová and rising British player Cameron Norrie have withdrawn from the upcoming US Open as they continue to recover from injuries.
Vondroušová's Hand Injury
Vondroušová, who reached the final of the French Open in 2019, has been battling a hand injury that forced her to withdraw from the Paris Olympics. She has since undergone surgery and has been gradually rehabilitating her hand. Although she had initially hoped to compete at the US Open, she has recently decided to withdraw to focus on her recovery.
Norrie's Forearm Injury
Norrie, who made a breakthrough in 2022 by reaching the Wimbledon semifinals, suffered a forearm injury that forced him to pull out of the Olympics. He has been resting and rehabilitating his forearm and plans to return to competition at the Laver Cup in September. Norrie has been in impressive form this season, winning the prestigious BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells and reaching the quarterfinals of the Australian Open.
Impact on US Open
Vondroušová and Norrie are both highly ranked players and their absence from the US Open will be a blow to the tournament. Vondroušová is a former Grand Slam finalist and has been a consistent performer throughout her career, while Norrie is one of the most promising young players on the circuit. Their withdrawals will leave a void in the draw and open up opportunities for other players to shine.
FAQ
1. When and where will the US Open be held? Answer: The US Open will be held from August 29 to September 11 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City.
2. Who are the defending champions? Answer: Rafael Nadal and Iga Świątek won the men's and women's singles titles, respectively, at the 2022 US Open.
3. Which other notable players have withdrawn from the US Open? Answer: Along with Vondroušová and Norrie, other notable withdrawals include Roger Federer (knee surgery), Alexander Zverev (ankle injury), and Novak Djokovic (vaccine status).
4. Who are the favorites to win the US Open? Answer: Daniil Medvedev, Carlos Alcaraz, and Rafael Nadal are among the favorites to win the men's singles title, while Iga Świątek, Simona Halep, and Ons Jabeur are the top contenders in the women's singles.
5. Will there be any restrictions in place at the US Open? Answer: The US Open will be held at full capacity, with no COVID-19 restrictions or requirements.
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