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Riley Opelka withdraws from 2022 US Open, Jack Sock advances to finals

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American tennis player Riley Opelka’s withdrawal from the 2022 US Open has allowed compatriot Jack Sock to enter the main draw of the season-ending Grand Slam.

Riley Opelka didn’t explain why he missed the US Open, but given his recent schedule and injuries, the withdrawal wasn’t surprising.

The American has not competed in the last two Masters 1000 tournaments held in Canada and Cincinnati and has lost finalist points at the 2021 Canadian Open.

With Novak Djokovic likely to withdraw, Jack Sock, who was on the edge of earning a direct entry to the US Open, was expected to enter the main draw. , the American is currently in the main draw of the New York Major.

Riley Opelka out #US OpenOur next direct-in, JJ Wolf, already has a wildcard, so we can reassign the wildcard if we have another draw. twitter.com/entrylists/sta…

Another American and wildcard, JJ Wolf, is also eyeing a direct entry into the main draw in the event of another possible exit. That means 23-year-old Alexander Kovacevic can earn a wild card for the final four Grand Slam tournaments of the season.

Novak Djokovic will not be allowed to play at the US Open under current US border rules as he is not vaccinated. Meanwhile, Alexander Zverev, who is treating his ankle injury, also withdrew from Grand Slam events.

Zverev has been out of action since undergoing surgery after injuring his ankle at the French Open earlier this year.

Reilly Opelka criticizes ATP in series of tweets

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madrid and cynthie sold for $400m/$300m.. same year atp board decided to give more days to masters 1000, revoked player commitment protection and missed 1000 event penalties will be more severe. .

The ATP imposes stiff penalties on players who decide to skip Masters 1000 tournaments when they are not plagued with injuries.

The 24-year-old recorded the French Open as his least favorite Grand Slam, but the best Grand Slam at the moment. , opined that it was the best slum.

He also went on record to criticize the US Open for not allowing Novak Djokovic to play at the event because he was vaccinated.


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