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Injury Crisis Deepens as Sinner Withdraws From 2026 US Open
Jannik Sinner is the top-ranked tennis player in the world.
He cannot play at the US Open because his right knee has not healed enough.
He has also missed two preparation tournaments.
Jake Draper will miss the tournament because of an arm problem.
Holger Rune is still recovering from a serious Achilles injury and does not want the US Open to be his first event back.
These withdrawals mean several well-known players will be absent.
Carlos Alcaraz is now the highest-ranked player in the tournament.
Sumit Nagal received a place in the men’s draw after Draper withdrew.
The US Open is scheduled to run from August 23 to September 13.
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner withdrew from the US Open because of a persistent right knee injury.
Sinner has not played since suffering the injury and also skipped the Cincinnati and Canadian Opens.
Jake Draper withdrew with a persistent arm issue, while Holger Rune remains out with a serious left Achilles injury.
Sinner’s withdrawal makes Carlos Alcaraz the tournament’s highest-ranked player and one of its leading contenders.
Sumit Nagal entered the men’s draw in place of Draper, while several other players were also replaced after withdrawing.
- Who
- Jannik Sinner, Jake Draper, Holger Rune and other injured players withdrew; Carlos Alcaraz becomes the highest-ranked player entered.
- What
- Several players withdrew from the 2026 US Open because of injuries or continuing rehabilitation.
- Where
- The US Open will take place in New York; Sinner said he had recently trained in Monte Carlo, while Rune trained with Alcaraz in Murcia.
- When
- The withdrawals were announced ahead of the tournament, which runs from August 23 to September 13, 2026.
- Why
- Sinner cited a persistent right knee injury; Draper cited an arm issue; Rune is recovering from a serious left Achilles injury.
Key facts
- Tournament
- US Open 2026
- Tournament dates
- August 23 to September 13, 2026
- Jannik Sinner’s injury
- Persistent right knee issue
- Jake Draper’s injury
- Persistent arm issue
- Holger Rune’s status
- Recovering from a serious left Achilles injury; he has not played an official match since October.
- Highest-ranked player after Sinner’s withdrawal
- Carlos Alcaraz
- Replacement for Draper
- Sumit Nagal
Quotes
Jannik Sinner
Italian world No.1 tennis player who withdrew because of a right-knee injury
“Even though I have been working hard with my team and my medical staff, we have now had to make the difficult decision that I will not be able to compete at the U.S. Open this year.”
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“We have been back on court in Monte Carlo over the last couple of days and have realised that I still need more time to recover from my right knee issue.”
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