Jannik Sinner Calling Time on 2026 Means Alexander Zverev Should Finish the Year No. 1
Oh me, oh my, it’s actually happening: Alexander Zverev will finish 2026 as the No. 1 player in men's tennis. What looked increasingly probable after Jannik Sinner withdrew from Shanghai became effectively settled on Tuesday when the Italian went considerably further and called time on his season altogether. Sinner confirmed that he and his medical …
Alexander Zverev is set to become the 2026 men's tennis world No. 1 after Jannik Sinner withdrew from the 2026 season due to a knee injury. Zverev moved ahead of Sinner in the ATP Race with 8,650 points, compared to Sinner's 7,950. The Race is based on results earned during the 2026 season and determines the year-end No. 1 ranking.
Zverev's progress in recent tournaments, including his US Open title and quarter-final run in Beijing, secured his position at the top. Although there is a possibility that Sinner could have finished No. 1 if he had stayed healthy, his season ended after Wimbledon due to injury. Zverev's consistent success throughout the year, including two Grand Slam titles and a third consecutive tournament final, has earned him the prestigious honor.
Written by urgent.news from Yahoo Sports's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
