Casper Ruud, the 2022 U.S. Open runner-up, withdraws from the tournament Sunday shortly after play begins, citing an injury. Multiple outlets report that he pulls out due to a back problem and that the decision comes just minutes into the event.
Yahoo Sports also reports that former U.S. Open champion Marin Cilic withdraws around the same time, also due to an injury. Yahoo notes Ruud was forced to stop playing during his first match at the Cincinnati Open. At the U.S. Open, Ruud is listed as ranked No. 20, and his withdrawal leads to a change in the draw. Specifically, Yahoo says he is replaced by Arthur Gea, who lost in the final round of qualifying. Other reports focus mainly on the timing of the announcement and the back injury itself, without additional draw details.
