Milos Raonic has announced he will miss the US Open due to a wrist injury.
The Canadian, currently ranked 11th, took to his Instagram account to reveal the unfortunate news.
“The pain is too great and, in consultation with my doctors, I am left with no option but to withdraw from the event,” he wrote.
“Today, I underwent a procedure to remove portions of the bone that have been causing the discomfort and preventing me from being able to play the way I normally can.”
The former world No.3 has struggled with form and injuries throughout 2017, and joins a growing list of men’s stars on the sidelines.
Already skipping the year’s final Grand Slam event are Novak Djokovic, Stan Wawrinka and Kei Nishikori.
Roger Federer and Andy Murray – who both skipped last week’s Cincinnati Masters – also arrive in New York with question marks surrounding their physical health.
Raonic’s previous best results at the US Open were fourth-round finishes in 2012, 2013 and 2014.
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