Top-ranked Jannik Sinner withdraws from the US Open with a knee injury
NEW YORK (AP) — Top-ranked Jannik Sinner withdrew from the U.S. Open on Friday because of a right knee injury. Sinner hasn’t played since winning the Wimbledon…
Top-ranked tennis player Jannik Sinner announced his withdrawal from the 2026 U.S. Open due to a right knee injury. The Italian athlete recently secured his Wimbledon title on July 12, 2026, after defeating German player Alexander Zverev in the final. Sinner, currently ranked number one in the world, stated that he was not physically prepared to compete at the U.S. Open, which begins on August 30th.
In a post on X, Sinner expressed his disappointment at the decision, mentioning that he and his team have been working diligently and consulting with medical staff. He also revealed that a recent return to training in Monte Carlo has shown that he still requires additional recovery time for his knee issue. Sinner, who was the champion at the 2024 U.S. Open, previously lost to Carlos Alcaraz in last year's final.
The player's absence from the tournament is a significant blow, as New York holds a special place in his heart, and he had anticipated competing in the electric atmosphere of the city's fans.
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