Sinner withdraws from Cincinnati Open with knee injury ahead of US Open
World number one Jannik Sinner has pulled out of the Cincinnati Open with a right knee injury, tournament organisers said on Sunday, handing the Italian a blow in his preparations for this month’s US Open. The 24-year-old Italian, who claimed his fifth Grand Slam title at Wimbledon last month, had also pulled out of the Canadian Open, a key warm-up event for the US Open. Sinner won the Cincinnati…
Jannik Sinner, the world's top-ranked tennis player, has withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open due to a right knee injury, according to tournament officials. This news comes as a setback for Sinner, who is gearing up for the upcoming US Open. The 24-year-old Italian, who recently clinched his fifth Grand Slam title at Wimbledon, had also opted out of the Canadian Open, a crucial preliminary event in the lead-up to the US Open.
Sinner's Wimbledon victory in 2024 and his second-place finish there the previous year highlight his strong form heading into these tournaments. In a statement, Sinner revealed, "After consulting with my doctors and my team, I have to announce that I need to withdraw from the Masters 1000 tournament in Cincinnati." He explained that his right knee had been troubling him, and despite their efforts with the medical team, he concluded that he was not fit to compete at the moment.
Sinner expressed his disappointment at missing the Cincinnati Open, stating, "I'm very disappointed not to be able to play in Cincinnati... I can't wait to be back next year and I'm now focusing on getting ready for the US Open." The withdrawal of Sinner further weakens the field in Cincinnati, as US Open champion Carlos Alcaraz is also out of action with a wrist injury.
The inaugural Cincinnati Open main draw is scheduled to commence on August 13, while the US Open main draw is set to begin on August 30.
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