Jannik Sinner, the world’s top-ranked tennis player, announced his withdrawal from the US Open scheduled to begin on August 30. The 25-year-old Italian cited a right knee injury that has prevented his recovery despite intensive work with his medical and coaching staff.
Sinner captured his second consecutive Wimbledon title last month by defeating Alexander Zverev, but the injury subsequently forced him to skip the hard-court warm-up tournaments in Montreal and Cincinnati. He revealed the decision came after returning to practice in Monte Carlo in recent days, when it became apparent additional recovery time was necessary. Sinner expressed disappointment over missing the event, which holds particular significance for him.
The withdrawal represents a notable absence for Sinner, as it marks the first Grand Slam tournament he has missed since making his major debut at the US Open in 2019. His record this year stands at 44 wins and 3 losses across six titles, though he experienced a notable setback at the French Open when he surrendered a two-set lead during a second-round loss to Juan Manuel Cerundolo before returning to competition at Wimbledon.
Sinner’s absence comes as fellow top competitor Carlos Alcaraz announced his readiness to compete at the US Open following his own injury absence since April due to a right wrist injury. The two players have shaped men’s tennis competition recently, having contested the last three Grand Slam finals in the prior year, with Alcaraz prevailing in the most recent encounter at the US Open in straight sets. Sinner had won the US Open title the year before that event, defeating Taylor Fritz in the final.
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