Wimbledon champion Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the US Open due to a right knee injury. He will not play in the season’s final Grand Slam.
Sinner has been away from the tennis court since winning Wimbledon last month. He also withdrew from the Cincinnati Open due to a right knee injury and said that his focus would be on getting ready to play in New York.
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Sinner wrote on social media that he won’t compete at this year’s US Open after deciding, along with his team and medical staff, that he needs more time to recover from his right knee issue. He said he had been working hard to return and had recently resumed training on court in Monte Carlo, but realised that he was not yet ready to compete at the highest level.
The decision has left Sinner deeply disappointed, especially because of his strong connection with New York. He had been looking forward to returning to the US Open and playing in front of the tournament’s passionate fans, but felt that taking additional time to recover was the right choice for his health and long-term return.
This news was released on Friday, August 21, 2026, at 3:09 PM. This is breaking news and is being updated. Further information will be published soon.
Jannik Sinner wins Wimbledon 2026 on July
Jannik Sinner won the men’s singles title at Wimbledon last month. He defeated Germany’s Alexander Zverev in the final 6-7(7), 7-6(2), 6-3, 6-4.
Sinner became the Wimbledon champion for the second consecutive time. He is only the 10th player in history in the Open Era to successfully defend the Wimbledon title.