Sinner pulls out of US Open due to knee injury
World number one tennis player Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the US Open due to a persistent right knee injury. The 24-year-old plans to remain in Europe for recovery with the goal of returning for the Asian tournament swing.
Why it matters
Sinner's absence significantly impacts the competitive landscape of the final Grand Slam of the season, altering the tournament's projected outcomes.
World number one Jannik Sinner confirmed on Friday he will not compete in the US Open, the final Grand Slam of the season, 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 US Open this year,” the Italian said in a statement. “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. The five-time Grand Slam winner has not played since winning Wimbledon on July 12, pulling out of US Open warm-up hard court tournaments in Cincinnati and Montreal.
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