Jannik Sinner Withdraws From Cincinnati Open With Knee Injury; World No. 1 Joins Carlos Alcaraz On Sidelines
Cincinnati: Jannik Sinner, the world's No. 1 men's tennis player, withdrew from the Cincinnati Open on Sunday because of a knee injury. Sinner, who hasn't competed since capturing his second straight Wimbledon title last month, also withdrew from the tournament in Toronto that began Wednesday. Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open due to a right knee injury. Wishing all the best to…
Cincinnati: World No. 1 tennis player Jannik Sinner has pulled out of the Cincinnati Open due to a knee injury, as reported on August 9, 2026. The 24-year-old, who recently secured his second Wimbledon title, had also withdrawn from the Toronto tournament that began on August 6. Sinner informed tournament officials that his right knee has been causing him discomfort, despite rigorous efforts with his medical team.
He expressed his disappointment about missing the Cincinnati Open and stated that he is now concentrating on preparing for the upcoming U.S. Open. This news comes shortly after Carlos Alcaraz, the world's second-ranked player, announced his withdrawal from the same event due to a lingering wrist injury. Both players' absences mean that the two top-ranked players will not compete in Cincinnati this year.
Sinner, who won the Cincinnati Open in 2024 and went on to win the U.S. Open the following year, had previously claimed five Grand Slam titles. He aims to complete the career Grand Slam by winning the French Open.
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