World No. 2 Alexander Zverev has withdrawn from the US Open as he continues his recovery following ankle surgery, tournament organisers said on Monday. The 25-year-old underwent surgery in June after damaging ligaments in his right ankle during this year’s Roland Garros semi-final against Rafael Nadal. “Alexander Zverev has withdrawn from the US Open. Get well soon, Alex!” organisers said in a brief statement.

The German earlier said that he expected to be back to play for Germany in the Davis Cup in September but added there was a chance that he could return earlier and feature at the US Open, where he reached the final in 2020.

Tsitsipas falters

A resurgent Borna Coric powered past fourth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas 7-6 (0), 6-2 to win the Cincinnati Open on Sunday, signalling his return to full fitness from shoulder surgery and showing that he will be a threat at the US Open.