Nishikori withdraws from US Open

Kei Nishikori is the latest top 10 player to withdraw from this month’s US Open because of injury.

The 27-year-old will join Novak Djokovic and Stan Wawrinka on the list of absentees for the season’s final grand slam in New York which gets underway on Monday, August 28.

The world No 9 withdrew from this week’s Masters event in Cincinnati with a right wrist problem and subsequent scans have revealed a tear in one of the tendons.

Nishikori, who is hoping to avoid surgery, will also miss the remainder of what has been a tough year for the former world No 4.

A statement from Nishikori’s management reads: “Two days ago during practice in Cincinnati, Kei hit a serve and heard a ‘pop’ in his wrist.

“We went straight to the hospital to take an MRI. On Tuesday, we went to see a very renowned wrist specialist who works with many of the MLB baseball pitchers.

“At this stage we have elected not to do surgery and Kei is in a cast. After the swelling comes down, we will evaluate the next steps.

“Kei will withdraw from all the 2017 tournaments and work hard to be ready for next year.”