AdvertisementAdvertisementAug 9, 2026; Montreal, QC, Canada; Joao Fonseca (BRA) reacts after losing a point against Ben Shelton (USA) during round of sixteen play at IGA Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn ImagesAug 9, 2026; Montreal, QC, Canada; Joao Fonseca (BRA) hits a backhand against Ben Shelton (USA) during round of sixteen play at IGA Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images25 Aug 2026 06:07AM Bookmark Bookmark WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email LinkedInAdd CNA as a trusted source to help Google better understand and surface our content in search results.Read a summary of this article on FAST.Get bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try.Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FASTFAST NEW YORK, Aug 24 : Brazil's Joao Fonseca has pulled out of the U.S. Open due to an abdominal injury, the 20-year-old said on Instagram on Monday, marking the latest high-profile absence in the men's singles field.The 26th-ranked player was among the hot tickets in Flushing Meadows after his sensational run to the French Open quarter-finals this year, where he beat Novak Djokovic and Casper Ruud."After undergoing tests and starting treatment for my abdomen, it became clear to me and my team that I need more time to fully recover so I can compete at a high level," said Fonseca."It was not an easy decision to make, as it is a very special tournament for me. We'll keep working hard so I can come back as soon as possible."Show MoreShow LessWorld number one Jannik Sinner and Briton Jack Draper withdrew from the tournament last week due to injury. Former world number four Holger Rune will also miss the event.The men's singles main draw begins on Sunday.Source: ReutersNewsletterRecommended ReadSubscribe to CNA's Recommended ReadA single handpicked story that we think you shouldn't miss. Just one a day.Sign up for our newslettersGet our pick of top stories and thought-provoking articles in your inboxSubscribe hereGet the CNA appStay updated with notifications for breaking news and our best storiesDownload hereGet WhatsApp alertsJoin our channel for the top reads for the day on your preferred chat appJoin hereAlso worth readingContent is loading...Expand to read the full storyGet bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try.Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FASTFAST