World number one Sinner to miss Cincinnati Open
World number one Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from this week's Cincinnati Open because of a knee injury, but still expects to be fit for the US Open later this month.
World number one Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the upcoming Cincinnati Open due to a knee injury. Despite having won his fifth Grand Slam singles title by defeating Alexander Zverev in the Wimbledon final last month, Sinner has not played since then. In a statement, he announced his withdrawal from the Masters 1000 tournament in Cincinnati, citing that his right knee has been bothering him despite working with his medical team.
The 24-year-old Italian expressed his disappointment at missing the tournament but conveyed his eagerness to return next year and focus on preparing for the US Open. The Cincinnati Open main draw begins on August 13, with the final on August 23. Other participants include Zverev and 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic. Spain's Carlos Alcaraz, who won the 2025 event, will not be defending his title as he too has been sidelined with a wrist injury since the Barcelona Open in April.
The US Open, the final Grand Slam of the year, is scheduled to take place in New York from August 30 to September 13.
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