Archive · 27 Aug 2026
Jannik Sinner Withdraws From US Open Over Knee Inflammation
Jannik Sinner is the world’s top-ranked tennis player.
He will not play in the 2026 U.S. Open because his knee is inflamed.
Reports say doctors have not found a knee lesion.
The problem may have worsened while he was training after Wimbledon.
Sinner has been told not to practice until September 6.
He hopes to play again at the China Open on September 30.
His absence gives Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz a better chance to win the U.S. Open.
The tournament runs from August 24 to September 13 in New York City.
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner withdrew from the 2026 U.S. Open because of a knee injury.
Reports say Sinner is suffering from knee inflammation, with no knee lesions reported.
The inflammation likely flared during training in late July after his Wimbledon victory.
Sinner has been advised to avoid practice until September 6, 2026.
He is reportedly targeting a return at the China Open, beginning September 30.
- Who
- Jannik Sinner, the world No. 1 tennis player.
- What
- He withdrew from the 2026 U.S. Open because of knee inflammation.
- When
- The U.S. Open runs from August 24 to September 13, 2026; Sinner was advised not to practice until September 6 and is targeting a September 30 return.
- Where
- The U.S. Open will be held at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows–Corona Park, Queens, New York City.
- Why
- Reports say Sinner’s knee inflammation likely flared during training after his 2026 Wimbledon victory.
- Player
- Jannik Sinner
- Ranking
- World No. 1
- Condition
- Knee inflammation
- Practice restriction
- Until September 6, 2026
- Targeted return
- China Open, beginning September 30, 2026
- U.S. Open dates
- August 24–September 13, 2026
- Main draw
- Begins August 30 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center