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Jannik Sinner to miss Shanghai Masters due to knee injury
World number one Jannik Sinner will miss the Shanghai Masters due to a persistent knee injury. Medical consultations in Lyon have focused on managing the injury, with doctors emphasizing that a long career is more important than the current tournament schedule. While surgery is reportedly not currently being considered, the injury—potentially Iliotibial Band (ITB) syndrome—has forced Sinner to withdraw from multiple events.
Despite Sinner's absence, his position at the top of the ATP rankings remains secure. This stability was bolstered by Novak Djokovic's victory over Alexander Zverev in the Beijing quarterfinals. Djokovic's 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 win prevented Zverev from gaining the necessary points to challenge Sinner for the number one spot during the Asian swing. Zverev remains over 1,200 points behind the Italian, meaning Sinner's leadership is guaranteed for several weeks.
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ATP · Alexander Zverev · Bertrand Sonnery-Cottet · Darren Cahill · Jannik Sinner · Magnus Norman · Novak Djokovic · Shanghai Masters · Shanghai Masters 1000 · Shanghai Rolex Masters
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- [● 4 SOURCES] The specialist recommended continuing with conservative therapy instead of surgery. www.calabrianews.it · www.notizie.it
- [● 4 SOURCES] Jannik Sinner traveled to Lyon for a consultation with surgeon Bertrand Sonnery-Cottet. www.calabrianews.it · www.notizie.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Jannik Sinner has decided not to participate in the Shanghai Masters 1000.
- [● 4 SOURCES] Sinner is currently training in Monte Carlo to increase session intensity. www.calabrianews.it · www.notizie.it
- [● 4 SOURCES] The injury is identified as extra-articular tendon inflammation. www.calabrianews.it · www.notizie.it