As the U.S. Open attracts close to, the tennis world faces a disappointing setback as world No. 3 Daniil Medvedev and Australia’s fiery expertise Nick Kyrgios withdraw from the Washington tune-up match because of accidents, organizers introduced Wednesday.
Medvedev, the reigning U.S. Open champion, has had a powerful yr, boasting 5 titles in Rotterdam, Doha, Dubai, Miami and Rome.
The 27-year-old Russian’s newest feat took him to the Wimbledon semifinals, the place he fought valiantly however finally fell to the unstoppable Carlos Alcaraz, who clinched the coveted trophy.
On the opposite aspect of the court docket, defending Washington champion Kyrgios battles a string of accidents which have stored him away from the Grand Slam highlight this yr.
His knee, foot, and wrist have taken a toll on his season, proscribing him to a solitary look on the Stuttgart Open in June, the place he confronted defeat in straight units.
It’s value reminiscing that Kyrgios secured the Washington title again in 2019, outclassing none aside from Medvedev himself in an exciting remaining.
Amid the setbacks, the match organizers have injected pleasure with wildcards for notable gamers.
Japan’s Kei Nishikori, the enigmatic Frenchman Gael Monfils, and South Africa’s highly effective power Kevin Anderson will showcase their expertise within the ATP 500 occasion, including a contact of star energy to the court docket.
In the ladies’s draw, former world No. 3 Elina Svitolina leads the pack of wildcards.
Svitolina’s resurgence has been nothing wanting spectacular, particularly after her triumphant return to tennis in April following the delivery of her daughter Skai final October.
The Ukrainian expertise has soared to world No. 27, because of her stellar performances on the French Open quarterfinals and Wimbledon semifinals.
Joining Svitolina are American sensations Sofia Kenin, the 2020 Australian Open winner, and Danielle Collins, who showcased her brilliance as this yr’s runner-up in Melbourne.
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