Sport · Singapore Bureau
Ruud withdraws from US Open citing back injury
Norwegian tennis star Casper Ruud has withdrawn from the US Open men's singles championship due to a recurring back problem. The decision comes shortly after the tournament commenced in New York.
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Casper Ruud, who reached the US Open final in the previous year, announced his withdrawal from the Grand Slam event on Sunday as play got underway at Flushing Meadows. The Norwegian cited a persistent back injury as the reason for his exit from the competition.
Ruud's pullout represents a significant blow to the tournament's draw, given his recent pedigree at the year's final major championship. The back complaint has proven troublesome for the 25-year-old, forcing him to make the difficult decision to withdraw rather than risk further damage to the injury.
The withdrawal adds to the list of notable absences and early departures that have marked this year's championship. Ruud's absence leaves a void in the men's singles field, which will now be contested among the remaining contenders.