In an unexpected twist for tennis enthusiasts, Marin Cilic, the former US Open champion, delivers the disappointing news of his withdrawal from the highly awaited US Open 2023. A lingering knee injury has forced the Croatian star to take a step back from the competitive courts, putting his much-anticipated return on hold.

This year, Cilic’s tennis journey has been fraught with challenges, with the seasoned player participating in just two matches so far. Kicking off his season in India, Cilic competed in the ATP event in Pune. However, his dreams of continued success were dashed as he had to pull out before his second-round match.

Managing knee injuries can be a laborious process, and for an athlete at Cilic’s age, the road to recovery can be more time-consuming and susceptible to setbacks. The frustration of not being able to fully immerse himself in the sport he loves is palpable as Cilic expressed his disappointment on Instagram, revealing that there is no definitive timeline for his return to the courts.

Embracing Optimism for a Promising Comeback

Despite the challenges he faces, Cilic remains resolute and optimistic, firmly believing that brighter days lie ahead. In the face of adversity, he thanked those who follow him. As he shared on Instagram, “Unfortunately, not great news these days. Had a setback with my knee which will postpone my return to the tour and I will have to miss the US swing of tournaments”.

Amidst the setback that has led to his unfortunate absence from significant tournaments, Cilic is determined to work tirelessly towards his eventual comeback, channeling his focus on the future and the hope of reclaiming his spot among tennis elites. Making his return at the Croatia Open, Cilic’s performance indicated that he is still dealing with the effects of the injury.

In the face of adversity, he expresses his heartfelt gratitude to his fans for their unwavering support during these trying times, posting, “While I am extremely disappointed to be missing another part of the season, I believe better days are ahead & will keep working hard to get there. Thank you to everyone for their continued support.”

Marin Cilic knows how to handle the pressure at the Billie Jean King Tennis Center. The Croatian No.17 ATP-rankedplayer won the US Open tournament once in 2014. Since then, his best performance was a year later when he played the semifinals, but got eliminated.

On the other side, Carlos Alcaraz will play his second quaterfinals stage game in his third participation at the Billie Jean King Tennis Center. In fact, his last year’s performance was his best, so, he will try to surpass it against the Croatian.

Marin Cilic vs Carlos Alcaraz: Match Information

Date: Monday, September 5, 2022
Time: 8:15 PM (ET) (Estimated)
Location: Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York City, New York
Live Stream: fuboTV (Free Trial)

Marin Cilic vs Carlos Alcaraz: Time by State in the US

ET: 8:15 PM (Estimated)
CT: 7:15 PM(Estimated)
MT: 6:15 PM(Estimated)
PT: 5:15 PM (Estimated)

Marin Cilic vs Carlos Alcaraz: Storylines and Head-to-Head

Despite both ATP players are from different generations, this matchup will be their fourth meeting overall. And, it will be their third game against each other just this year. Their first game was in 2021 at the Estoril Open in a clay-court tournament. In that game, Cilic picked up the win over the Spanish player.

However, the next two matchups were won by Alcaraz in a hard-court tournament.Also, both games were at a Masters 1000 tournament. So both players know how to handle the pressure at this type of matchups.

How to watch Marin Cilic vs Carlos Alcaraz in the US

The 2022 US Open Quarterfinalsgame between Marin Cilic and Carlos Alcaraz is set tobe played on Monday, September 5, 2022 at the Arthur Ashe Stadium of the Billie Jean King Tennis Center in New York. It will be broadcast on fuboTV (Free Trial), as well as ESPN in the US.

Marin Cilic vs Carlos Alcaraz: Predictions and Odds

Oddsmakers in the US have made their predictions for this Grand Slam matchup. According to BetMGM, Carlos Alcarazhas -550 odds to win this US Open tournament’s game, while Marin Cilichas +350 odds to make a shocker win.

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