Sinner’s season over due to knee injury

Jannik Sinner, the current world number one in tennis, has prematurely ended his 2026 season due to a knee injury, he announced on Tuesday via a video posted on social media. The 25-year-old Italian, along with his doctors, decided that he needed treatment for his knee, which means the 2026 season is officially over. The announcement came just over a month before Sinner was set to defend his ATP Finals title in Turin.

Sinner had finished the previous two seasons on a high note, winning the tournament in Turin and securing five Masters 1000 titles, while remaining unbeaten in six finals. This season, he has had an impressive but injury-ridden campaign, winning Wimbledon in July and five Masters 1000 events. He has maintained a 94% winning record in 2026, which is the best of his career, surpassing his figures from the past two seasons where he had won two Grand Slams and the ATP Finals each year.

Despite his strong performances this year, Sinner acknowledged that this season would be different. However, he emphasized that he also needed to focus on his long-term career. His management team stated that he would undergo a course of treatment for inflammation in his knee, which would help him recover before beginning preparations for the 2027 season.