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World No. 1 Sinner withdraws from US Open with knee injury

From Hankyoreh · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Jannik Sinner, the world's top-ranked men's tennis player, has withdrawn from the US Open due to a right knee injury.
  • Sinner cited the need for further recovery despite resuming training, leading to his decision after missing earlier tournaments.
  • His absence is a significant factor in the tournament's landscape, as he was a strong contender, especially after winning Wimbledon and his previous US Open title.

World number one Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the season's final Grand Slam, the US Open, due to a right knee injury. The Italian player announced on his social media that after consulting with his medical team and staff, he decided not to compete. Sinner had recently resumed training in Monte Carlo but concluded that his knee still requires more time to heal.

After consulting with my medical team and my team, I have decided not to play the US Open. I have recently resumed training in Monte Carlo, but my knee still needs more time to recover.

— Jannik SinnerThe world number one announced his withdrawal from the US Open on social media.

This withdrawal was anticipated, as Sinner had already skipped the Canadian Open earlier this month and subsequently the Cincinnati Open, raising concerns about his physical condition. At the time, he expressed his intention to focus on rehabilitation with the goal of participating in the US Open. However, his recovery pace ultimately proved insufficient for the demands of a major tournament.

Sinner's absence is a major variable that could reshape the tournament's dynamics. He secured his fifth Grand Slam title at Wimbledon last month and has demonstrated formidable strength on hard courts. The US Open holds particular significance for him, having won the title there in 2024, making him a strong favorite for this year's event.

New York is a special place for me, which makes this decision even more painful.

— Jannik SinnerThe Italian player expressed his disappointment about missing the tournament.

"New York is a special place for me, which makes this decision even more painful," Sinner stated, apologizing to his fans. He promised to return to the court in better health. In contrast, his rival Carlos Alcaraz of Spain has confirmed his participation after recovering from a wrist injury. Alcaraz, the Australian Open champion this year, missed the French Open and Wimbledon due to injury and will enter the US Open as the defending champion. Sinner's withdrawal means the highly anticipated Grand Slam matchup between the two players will likely be postponed until next year.

Thank you to everyone who has supported me. I promise to return to the court in better health.

— Jannik SinnerSinner apologized to his fans and vowed to return after his injury.
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Originally published by Hankyoreh in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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