Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSinner will miss the US Open (PA)World No 1 and Wimbledon champion Jannik Sinner has been forced to withdraw from the upcoming US Open after failing to recover from a right knee injury. The 25-year-old Italian, who won the US Open in 2024 and finished as the runner-up last year, confirmed the decision via social media after testing his knee during training sessions in Monte Carlo. Sinner expressed his deep disappointment at missing the tournament in New York, explaining that despite extensive work with his medical staff, he still requires more time to rehabilitate his knee. The five-time grand slam winner has not featured in a tournament since successfully defending his Wimbledon title in July with a victory against Alexander Zverev. Sinner's withdrawal comes as his rival and defending champion Carlos Alcaraz prepares to make his return to competition following a four-month layoff with a wrist injury, with the Spaniard confirming his return on Thursday.In fullJannik Sinner ruled out of US OpenMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Sinner pulls out of US Open just hours after Alcaraz announced return from injury
Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSinner will miss the US Open (PA)World No 1 and Wimbledon champion Jannik Sinner has been forced to withdraw from the upcoming US Open after failing to recover from a right knee injury. The 25-year-old Italian, who won the US Open in 2024 and finished as the runner-up last year, confirmed the decision via social media after testing his knee during training sessions in Monte Carlo. Sinner expressed his deep disappointment at missing the tournament in New York, explaining that despite extensive work with his medical staff, he still requires more time to rehabilitate his knee. The five-time grand slam winner has not featured in a tournament since successfully defending his Wimbledon title in July with a victory against Alexander Zverev. Sinner's withdrawal comes as his rival and defending champion Carlos Alcaraz prepares to make his return to competition following a four-month layoff with a wrist injury, with the Spaniard confirming his return on Thursday.In fullJannik Sinner ruled out of US OpenMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
