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Jannik Sinner ends 2026 season due to knee injury

World number one Jannik Sinner has announced the premature end of his 2026 tennis season due to a right knee injury. The Italian player, who has not competed since winning Wimbledon in July, will undergo a course of treatment for iliotibial band inflammation to prioritize his long-term career health.

As a result of his absence, Sinner will miss several major events, including the ATP Finals in Turin and the Six Kings Slam in Riyadh. American player Learner Tien has been named as his replacement for the Six Kings Slam. Sinner's medical team has advised a conservative approach involving rest and targeted therapy rather than surgery, with a planned return to professional competition in 2027.

The injury has significant implications for the ATP rankings. With Sinner unable to defend his points, Alexander Zverev is positioned to take over the world number one spot by the end of the year.

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ATP · Alexander Zverev · Angelo Binaghi · Boris Becker · Carlos Alcaraz · Federazione Italiana Tennis e Padel · Italian Tennis Federation · Jannik Sinner · Learner Tien · Marin Cilic · Wimbledon

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