Jannik Sinner skips Montreal, focuses on Cincinnati and US Open

Jannik Sinner Montreal Masters Cincinnati US Open motorcycle licence

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has dramatically reduced his match load, playing only seven matches in the past two‑and‑a‑half months after a 29‑win streak earlier in the season. He announced he will skip the Canadian Open (Montreal Masters 1000) to rest and prepare for the Cincinnati Masters, aiming to arrive at the US Open in peak condition.

Off the court, Sinner has been unable to pass the theoretical part of a motorcycle licence, failing four times despite tutoring from Celine Gazzotti of a Monte‑Carlo driving school. The teacher said his self‑study approach may be the cause and that he will continue lessons before attempting the exam again.

Sinner was also seen in Monte Carlo driving a Ferrari 812 Competizione, a super‑car valued at around €1‑2 million, before returning to competition. Alexander Zverev, the world No. 2 and top seed in Montreal, commented that the extended two‑week Masters format forces players to skip events like Sinner and Djokovic have done, and expressed a preference for a shorter tournament schedule.

Entities: ATP · Alexander Zverev · Celine Gazzotti · Cincinnati Masters · Cincinnati Masters · Georges driving school · Jannik Sinner · Kawasaki · Laila Hasanovic · Monaco · Monte Carlo · US Open

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[● 2 SOURCES] After passing the theory, Sinner must complete a practical test on a closed circuit before riding a Kawasaki. (practical requirement)
[● 2 SOURCES] He captured five consecutive Masters 1000 titles in the spring of 2026. (tournament victories)
[● 4 SOURCES] Sinner won 29 consecutive matches between 7 March and 17 May 2026. (multiple)
[● 14 SOURCES] The theoretical motorcycle exam consists of 40 multiple‑choice questions, with a maximum of five errors allowed. (new)
[● 2 SOURCES] Sinner skipped the Masters 1000 tournament in Montreal to prepare for Cincinnati and the US Open. (schedule decision)
[● 3 SOURCES] Sinner will compete at the Cincinnati Masters starting 13 August 2026. (multiple)
[● 15 SOURCES] Jannik Sinner has failed the theoretical motorcycle exam four times. (new)
[● 14 SOURCES] Instructor Celine Gazzotti says Sinner studied alone, which likely caused his repeated failures. (multiple articles)
[● 14 SOURCES] After passing the theory, Sinner must ride a Kawasaki with a 165 cc engine for the final practical test. (new)
[● 4 SOURCES] Sinner will skip the Masters 1000 tournament in Montreal to focus on the Cincinnati Masters and the US Open. (multiple)
[● 14 SOURCES] The practical motorcycle test requires riding on a closed circuit at low speed through a slalom, a figure‑eight and an obstacle course. (new)
[● 10 SOURCES] Sinner said at the Wimbledon winners’ dinner that it was his fourth failure and joked about focusing on tennis. (multiple articles)