Jannik Sinner Withdraws from US Open Due to Injury

Jannik Sinner, currently ranked as the world number one in tennis, announced on Friday that he will not participate in the US Open, the final Grand Slam of the season, due to a right knee injury. In a statement, Sinner mentioned that despite working hard with his team and medical staff, he has made the difficult decision to withdraw, having realized he needs more time to recover.

Sinner has not competed since winning Wimbledon on July 12 and has also pulled out of warm-up tournaments in Cincinnati and Montreal. The 24-year-old expressed sadness and disappointment, noting that New York holds a special place in his heart.

He won the US Open in 2024 but lost the previous year's final to Carlos Alcaraz. Sinner plans to remain in Europe to continue his recovery, aiming to be ready for upcoming tournaments in Beijing and Shanghai.

He has had a successful 2026 season with 44 wins and six titles, including Wimbledon, but faced disappointment at the French Open.