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Jannik Sinner Withdraws From 2026 US Open With Knee Injury
Jannik Sinner is the world’s top-ranked tennis player.
He will not play in the 2026 US Open because his right knee is still injured.
He worked with his team and medical staff to try to recover.
After practicing in Monte Carlo, they decided he needed more time.
Sinner has not played since the injury happened earlier this month.
He also missed tournaments in Cincinnati and Canada.
The US Open will take place from August 23 to September 13.
Carlos Alcaraz will be the highest-ranked player in the tournament.
Alcaraz recently announced his return after more than four months away from competitive tennis.
Sinner’s absence removes one of Alcaraz’s main rivals for the title.
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner withdrew from the 2026 US Open because of a persistent right knee injury.
Sinner said recent court sessions in Monte Carlo showed he needed more recovery time.
The 24-year-old Italian has not played since suffering the injury earlier this month.
He also withdrew from the Cincinnati Open and missed the Canadian Open ahead of the tournament.
Carlos Alcaraz will enter as the highest-ranked player after confirming his return from a four-month absence.
- Who
- World No. 1 Italian tennis player Jannik Sinner; Carlos Alcaraz is also central to the tournament outlook.
- What
- Sinner withdrew from the 2026 US Open because of a persistent right knee injury.
- Where
- The tournament will be held at Flushing Meadows in New York, while Sinner’s recent court sessions took place in Monte Carlo.
- When
- Sinner announced the withdrawal on Friday; the US Open is scheduled for August 23 to September 13, 2026.
- Why
- Sinner said he needs more time to recover from his right knee issue.
Key facts
- Player
- Jannik Sinner
- Ranking
- World No. 1
- Injury
- Persistent right knee injury
- Recent major title
- Sinner won his fifth Grand Slam title at Wimbledon last month
- Tournament
- 2026 US Open
- Tournament dates
- August 23 to September 13, 2026
- Highest-ranked entrant
- Carlos Alcaraz
- Recent absences
- Sinner withdrew from the Cincinnati Open and missed the Canadian Open
Quotes
Jannik Sinner
Italian professional tennis player who withdrew from the 2026 US Open
“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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Sources
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