Ruud pulls out of US Open with back injury

Casper Ruud withdrew from the US Open on Sunday because his back has not recovered in time. Arthur Gea replaces him in the draw.

Casper Ruud announced he is out of the US Open due to a back injury, saying the issue has not healed quickly enough and that he needs more time to recover. The withdrawal was made on Sunday, just before his scheduled first-round match. Lucky loser Arthur Gea takes his place in the singles draw. This is a current tournament withdrawal, not a match result, so it fits the app’s news needs.

Casper Ruud, Arthur Gea