World number one Jannik Sinner will miss the US Open with a right knee injury, while Britain's Jack Draper is also out as he recovers from a bone bruise in his left arm.
Key facts
- Jannik Sinner, the world No 1, will miss the US Open with a right knee injury.
- Jack Draper of Great Britain has also withdrawn through injury.
- Sinner has not played since defending his Wimbledon title against Alexander Zverev last month.
- Draper is still recovering from a bone bruise in his left arm.
- The withdrawals come as Carlos Alcaraz confirmed his return at Flushing Meadows after four months out with a wrist injury.
World number one Jannik Sinner will miss the US Open, the season’s final Grand Slam, because of a right knee injury, according to the Guardian and the BBC. The Guardian characterised the move as a “difficult decision”.
Sinner has not played a competitive match since beating Alexander Zverev last month to successfully defend his Wimbledon title. The Italian missed the Masters 1000 events in Canada and Cincinnati in the lead-up to the US Open, the Guardian reported.
Great Britain’s Jack Draper is also out of the tournament. Draper is still recovering from a bone bruise in his left arm, according to the Guardian.
The BBC reported that both players have pulled out of the upcoming US Open through injury, confirming the withdrawals ahead of the event at Flushing Meadows.
The news comes a day after Sinner’s rival Carlos Alcaraz revealed he will make his comeback at the US Open following four months out with a wrist injury, the Guardian reported. Sinner lost to Alcaraz in the New York final 12 months ago.
The absence of the top-ranked player, along with Draper’s withdrawal, reshapes the picture at Flushing Meadows before the tournament has begun.
Why it matters
The withdrawal of the world's top-ranked player from a Grand Slam alters the tournament's competitive landscape, while Alcaraz's return sets up questions about who will emerge at Flushing Meadows.