Sinner Withdraws from US Open Due to Knee Injury

World number one Jannik Sinner announced on August 21, 2026, that he will not compete in the US Open, the season's final Grand Slam, due to ongoing recovery from a right knee injury. "Although I have been working hard with my team and my medical team, we have now had to make the difficult decision that I will not be able to compete in the 'US Open' this year," the Italian stated in a release. Sinner explained that recent on-court training in Monte Carlo revealed he still needs more time to heal. "Obviously, I am very sad and disappointed, as New York holds a special place in my heart. I was really looking forward to returning and playing in that electric atmosphere in front of the great fans there," he added. The Italian has not played a professional match since winning Wimbledon for the second consecutive year. The current plan is for Sinner to remain in Europe to continue his rehabilitation, with the goal of being ready for the Asian tour, including tournaments in Beijing and Shanghai. His withdrawal comes just a day after Spain's Carlos Alcaraz confirmed his participation. Sinner, the 2024 US Open champion, was initially the top seed, and his absence significantly reshapes the men's singles field, elevating Alcaraz, who is defending his title, as a primary favorite.

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Although I have been working hard with my team and my medical team, we have now had to make the difficult decision that I will not be able to compete in the 'US Open' this year.