Sinner delays return with China Open withdrawal
The five-time Grand Slam winner has not played since winning Wimbledon on July 12, pulling out of the US Open last month.
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the upcoming China Open in Beijing, citing a persistent right knee injury that has hampered his return to competitive tennis since winning Wimbledon in July. The Italian, who has dominated the 2026 season with a record of 44 wins and three losses, including six titles, stated on social media that he will continue his efforts to be ready for future events.
Sinner's absence from the China Open, the world's top-ranked player's withdrawal due to injury, is expected to benefit his closest rival, Alexander Zverev. With 1,810 points separating the two players, Zverev's rise up the ATP rankings is now more assured.
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Also reported by 2 other outlets
- Sinner delays return with China Open withdrawal freemalaysiatoday.com
- Jannik Sinner withdraws from the China Open because of lingering knee injury winnipegfreepress.com
