Injuries force Cilic and Ruud to withdraw from US Open
Marin Cilic, the 2014 US Open champion, withdrew from the tournament on Sunday due to injury and was replaced by lucky loser Otto Virtanen. Casper Ruud, the 2022 runner-up, has also been ruled out of the event.
Expanded Detail
EXPANDED:
The US Open has lost two prominent figures before its start. Marin Cilic, who lifted the trophy in 2014, and Casper Ruud, who reached the final in 2022, both pulled out on Sunday. Their absence reshapes the men's draw, opening opportunities for lower-ranked players. Otto Virtanen, a lucky loser, steps in for Cilic. Such late withdrawals are a recurring challenge at Grand Slams, where physical toll and scheduling pressures often force players to prioritize health. The tournament proceeds, but the field loses
Expanded detail and Context are AI-generated analysis; the linked article remains the authoritative source.
This summary is AI-generated and original to Mobble; the linked article is the authoritative source.
Original headline: “Former winner Čilić and 2022 runner-up Ruud ruled out of US Open.” Browse more stories.