Jannik Sinner withdraws from 2026 US Open due to knee injury

Jannik Sinner US Open tennis injury ATP ranking Carlos Alcaraz

World number one Jannik Sinner has officially withdrawn from the 2026 US Open due to a persistent right knee injury. The 25-year-old Italian, who has not competed since winning Wimbledon in July, announced the decision after recent training sessions in Monte Carlo confirmed that he requires more recovery time.

Sinner's absence is a significant blow to the tournament, as he was the 2024 US Open champion. Despite the withdrawal, he is expected to maintain his world number one ranking. He plans to remain in Europe to focus on rehabilitation with the goal of returning for the Asian swing, including tournaments in Beijing and Shanghai.

In contrast, Carlos Alcaraz has confirmed his participation in the US Open following a four-month absence caused by a wrist injury. The withdrawal of Sinner, along with British player Jack Draper, significantly reshapes the men's singles draw and the competitive landscape for the season's final Grand Slam.

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Alexander Zverev · Carlos Alcaraz · Jack Draper · Jannik Sinner · US Open · Wimbledon

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[● 3 SOURCES] Sinner is expected to remain the world number one despite missing the US Open. fmimpacto107.com.ar · www.larazon.es · www.ubitennis.com
[● 16 SOURCES] The injury is located in Sinner's right knee. www.indiatv.in · www.aajtak.in · fmimpacto107.com.ar · time.news · www.bolnews.com · +11 more
[● 14 SOURCES] Sinner has not competed in a tournament since winning Wimbledon in July 2026. www.indiatv.in · www.aajtak.in · time.news · www.bolnews.com · www.eldia.com · +9 more
[● 10 SOURCES] Carlos Alcaraz will compete in the US Open following a four-month absence due to a wrist injury. www.aajtak.in · fmimpacto107.com.ar · time.news · www.eldia.com · www.mediatica.ro · +5 more
[● 16 SOURCES] Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the 2026 US Open. www.indiatv.in · www.aajtak.in · fmimpacto107.com.ar · time.news · www.bolnews.com · +11 more