World · Singapore Bureau
Brazilian tennis star Fonseca withdraws from US Open with abdominal injury
Joao Fonseca, the 20-year-old Brazilian tennis prospect, has withdrawn from the US Open due to an abdominal injury. The withdrawal adds to a growing list of high-profile men's singles competitors sidelined from the major tournament.
LSN Singapore ·
Fonseca announced his decision to pull out of the tournament on Monday via social media, citing the abdominal injury as the reason for his absence from the hard court competition in New York.
The Brazilian player's withdrawal represents another significant absence from the men's singles draw at one of tennis's four Grand Slam events. The tournament has been marked by several notable player withdrawals and injuries in recent weeks leading up to the competition.
At 20 years old, Fonseca has been considered a promising prospect on the professional tennis circuit. His absence from the US Open is expected to create opportunities for other competitors in the men's bracket.
The exact timeline for Fonseca's recovery from the abdominal injury remains unclear. The withdrawal highlights the physical demands placed on professional tennis players during the demanding hard court season.