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Jannik Sinner ends 2026 season due to knee injury

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World number one Jannik Sinner has ended his 2026 season due to a right knee injury, specifically extra-articular tendinopathy and inflammation of the iliotibial band (ITB). After withdrawing from the US Open, Sinner missed several major tournaments, including Cincinnati and the ATP tournament in Beijing, stating, “My knee isn’t yet where I’d like it to be.” Medical experts have identified the condition as iliotibial band syndrome, ~~often called ‘runner’s knee,’~~ involving inflammation on the outer side of the leg. While Sinner has ~~focused on physiotherapy and rest, experts suggest surgery remains a possibility if conservative treatments fail. However, recent reports indicate Sinner has~~ opted for a conservative approach involving rest and targeted therapy rather than ~~surgery to prioritize~~ surgery, he has recently overhauled his ~~long-term career health.~~ medical support team. He is now under the care of orthopedic specialist Dr. Herbert Schoenhuber at the Physioclinic in Milan, under the supervision of Dr. Alberto Zangrillo from the San Raffaele clinical system. Sinner is currently focusing on rest, physiotherapy, and muscle strengthening in Monte Carlo. Sinner's absence has significant implications for the ATP rankings. ~~Although~~ While he ~~initially~~ has maintained ~~a lead,~~ his top position for 95 weeks, his inability to defend points means Alexander Zverev ~~is positioned to ascend to~~ remains a close challenger for the ~~world~~ number one ~~spot by the end of the year.~~ spot. Sinner will miss several major events, including the Shanghai Masters, the ATP Finals in Turin, the Paris Masters, the Davis Cup, and the Six Kings Slam in ~~Riyadh, where Learner Tien has been named as~~ Riyadh. Regarding his ~~replacement. Novak Djokovic has expressed support for Sinner’s decision, noting that prioritizing long-term health is a wise strategy and highlighting~~ professional team, while coach Darren Cahill was previously expected to depart at the ~~psychological challenges~~ end of ~~returning from such injuries.~~ the year, reports suggest his collaboration with Sinner ~~is expected~~ may be extended through the 2027 Roland Garros. Sinner aims to ~~focus on rehabilitation and strength training, with a projected~~ return to ~~competitive play~~ full competition in 2027, ~~potentially testing his condition at~~ with the ~~‘1 Point Slam’ exhibition~~ Australian Open in ~~Melbourne.~~ January serving as a major target.

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