World number one Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from this month's US Open due to a right knee injury, saying he is 'very sad and disappointed' to miss the final Grand Slam of the season.
Key facts
- Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the US Open with a right knee injury.
- Sinner said he is 'very sad and disappointed' and called it a 'difficult decision'.
- He has not played since defending his Wimbledon title against Alexander Zverev last month.
- Sinner missed the Masters 1000 events in Canada and Cincinnati.
- Britain's Jack Draper has also pulled out of the US Open through injury.
World No 1 Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from this month’s US Open due to a right knee injury, ruling him out of the final Grand Slam of the season. Sinner described the decision as a ‘difficult’ one, according to the BBC.
The Italian said he was ‘very sad and disappointed’ to miss the tournament, telling reporters that ‘New York has a special place in my heart’, as reported by the Guardian.
Sinner has not played a competitive match since beating Alexander Zverev last month to successfully defend his Wimbledon title. In the run-up to Flushing Meadows he missed the Masters 1000 events in Canada and Cincinnati.
The withdrawal is a notable absence given Sinner reached the US Open final in New York 12 months ago, where he lost to his great rival Carlos Alcaraz, according to the Guardian.
The news comes a day after Alcaraz revealed he will make his comeback at Flushing Meadows following four months out with a wrist injury, the Guardian reported.
Sinner is not the only high-profile absentee. The BBC reported that Britain’s Jack Draper has also pulled out of the upcoming US Open through injury.
Why it matters
Sinner's withdrawal removes the world's top-ranked men's player and defending finalist from the season's last Grand Slam, reshaping the tournament draw. His absence, alongside that of Jack Draper, comes just as rival Carlos Alcaraz prepares to return, adding intrigue to the men's competition.
Frequently asked questions
Why is Jannik Sinner missing the US Open?
Sinner has withdrawn because of a right knee injury, describing it as a 'difficult decision'.
When did Sinner last play a match?
According to the Guardian, Sinner has not played since beating Alexander Zverev last month to defend his Wimbledon title, and he also skipped the Masters 1000 events in Canada and Cincinnati.
Which other players have withdrawn from the US Open?
The BBC reported that Britain's Jack Draper has also pulled out of the US Open through injury.