Jannik Sinner to miss US Open tennis major due to knee injury
Top-ranked tennis player Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the 2026 US Open due to a persistent right knee injury. Sinner, who won the 2024 title, stated he needs more time to recover following his Wimbledon victory.
Why it matters
Sinner's absence significantly impacts the competitive landscape of the final Grand Slam of the year and highlights the physical toll of professional tennis.
Five-time major champion Sinner, who won the US Open in 2024, will not be competing at Flushing Meadows this year.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Jannik Sinner will not compete at the final major of 2026 [File: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images] By The Associated Press Published On 21 Aug 2026 21 Aug 2026 Top-ranked Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the US Open, unable to recover from a right knee injury that has sidelined him since winning the Wimbledon title.
Sinner beat Alexander Zverev last month for his second straight title at the All England Club, but then pulled out of the hard-court tournaments in Montreal and Cincinnati that serve as a warm-up for the US Open.
The 25-year-old Italian told social media on Friday that he won’t be ready when the main draw begins on August 30 .
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