Jannik Sinner to miss US Open tennis major due to knee injury

Top-ranked Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the US Open due to a right knee injury. Sinner announced on Friday that he will not be ready to compete when the tournament begins on August 30. He has been sidelined since winning Wimbledon last month and has been unable to recover sufficiently despite working with his medical team. Sinner expressed his sadness and disappointment about missing the event, where he was the 2024 champion and lost in last year's final. His withdrawal means he will not face Carlos Alcaraz, who is set to compete after recovering from a wrist injury.

Top-ranked Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the U.S. Open due to a right knee injury. Sinner, who has not played since winning Wimbledon last month, announced his decision on X, stating he needs more time to recover. He expressed sadness and disappointment about missing the tournament in New York, a place he holds dear. Sinner was the 2024 U.S. Open champion and reached last year's final. His withdrawal means he will miss his first Grand Slam tournament since his 2019 U.S. Open debut.