World No 1 Sinner withdraws from US Open with knee injury

World number one Jannik Sinner announced on Friday that he will not participate in the US Open due to a right knee injury. Despite his rigorous training with his medical team, Sinner's doctors concluded that more recovery time is necessary. The Italian, a five-time Grand Slam champion, had not played since winning Wimbledon on July 12 and had withdrawn from the US Open's pre-tournament events in Cincinnati and Montreal.

Sinner expressed his sadness and disappointment, as the New York tournament holds a special place in his heart. He was eager to return to the energetic atmosphere in front of passionate fans. However, Sinner will remain in Europe to continue his rehabilitation with the goal of competing in the Asian swing, including the tournaments in Beijing and Shanghai.

The young tennis star had been on an impressive winning streak of 44 matches, with only three losses and six titles won, including Wimbledon. Unfortunately, he faced a significant setback at the French Open, where he was the overwhelming favorite but was eliminated in the second round due to the heatwave. Recently, Sinner's main rival, Carlos Alcaraz, revealed that he would return to the circuit at the US Open after being sidelined for over four months due to a wrist injury.