Key Takeaways
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Marin Cilic, 2014 US Open champion, withdrew due to injury
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Otto Virtanen replaces him as a lucky loser
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Cilic misses the US Open for the third time in four years
Withdrawal announcement
Marin Cilic, aged 37, has pulled out of the 2026 US Open menβs singles draw due to an unspecified injury. His absence is another blow to the tournament, which has already seen high-profile withdrawals.
Replacement in the draw
Finnish player Otto Virtanen enters the main draw as a lucky loser. He will now face 23rd seed Andrey Rublev in the opening round on August 31, a match originally scheduled for Cilic.
Impact on the tournament
Cilicβs withdrawal adds to a growing list of notable absences, including Jannik Sinner and Casper Ruud, both sidelined by injuries. This trend highlights the physical toll on top players and leaves the menβs field without several established names.
Cilicβs recent history
The Croatian champion, who lifted the US Open trophy in 2014, has now missed the event three times in the last four years. The reasons for his latest withdrawal have not yet been communicated, marking another disappointment late in his career.
Marin Cilic in 2026
At the moment ranked no.81, Cilic played his last match on the 14th of August when he surrendered to world no.39 Daniel Merida Aguilar 3-6 6-1 6-1 in the 1st round in Cincinnati (draw).
This season Marin has achieved a 14-15 match record.
