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American star pulls out of Monte-Carlo Masters in another blow to US hopes

Originally posted on HITC | By Filipe Guedes | Last updated Mar 26, 2026 12:30 PM ET

Taylor Fritz has withdrawn from the Monte-Carlo Masters just over a week before the tournament begins, dealing a late blow to the event.

The announcement came via the tournament’s official channels, with no further detail provided on the nature of the issue.

Fritz himself has not commented publicly, leaving uncertainty around both the severity of the injury and his immediate schedule.

His absence removes one of the top names from the draw at a key moment in the calendar.

Monte Carlo setback hits American hopes

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The event published a statement regarding Fritz’s withdrawal on its Instagram story. The message reads: “Taylor Fritz has been forced to withdraw from the tournament due to injury. We wish him a speedy recovery and look forward to welcoming him back soon.”

The Monte-Carlo Masters marks the start of the ATP Tour’s clay court swing.

It traditionally attracts the strongest field, with leading names like Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, Daniil Medvedev and Alexander Zverev all set to compete.

Fritz’s withdrawal means only two top 10 players will be missing from the event, as Ben Shelton had already opted to skip the tournament before Fritz’s exit.

For American fans, the situation is a significant setback.

Shelton’s absence was already a disappointment. Now, losing Fritz removes their strongest chance of a deep run on clay.

This article first appeared on HITC and was syndicated with permission.

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