After winning £4.6 million in Saudi Arabia, Jannik Sinner withdrew from the Paris Masters one week later. The Italian was scheduled to start tomorrow at the tournament, but he has withdrawn due to a virus.
In the French capital, Sinner had been handed a difficult draw and was originally scheduled to face Felix Auger-Aliassime or Ben Shelton.
But the latter later pulled out, and Sinner is no longer there. Arthur Cazaux will start in the draw in place of the 23-year-old.
Sinner told supporters in a video message shared on the tournament’s social media platforms: “Hey guys, I’m here. I’m very disappointed to tell you that I am not able to play here at this tournament. I came very early here to prepare, and then I felt sick. I’m having a virus at the moment, which is going to pass in the next two or three days. Body-wise, I am not able to compete.I am very, very sorry for that. I will see you guys [in Paris] next year; hopefully it will be a great year. And this year—without me! Hopefully I’ll see you next year. Ciao.”
Later, he wrote on X: “This is not an easy announcement to make. My team and I arrived early to prepare as best as possible, but unfortunately, I started feeling unwell during training and saw the doctor on Sunday. It turns out I’ve come down with a virus. I’m feeling better now, but I’m still not ready to compete here in Paris. I was really looking forward to this tournament, so it’s disappointing, to say the least. For now, I’m focusing on recovery and getting back to 100%. I’ll be aiming to come back stronger for Turin!”
He has drawn criticism for maintaining that he had no financial incentive to participate in the exhibition event.
This is not an easy announcement to make. My team and I arrived early to prepare as best as possible, but unfortunately, I started feeling unwell during training and saw the doctor on Sunday. It turns out I’ve come down with a virus. I’m feeling better now, but I’m still not… pic.twitter.com/TjE1a3KZQu
— Jannik Sinner (@janniksin) October 29, 2024
Jannik Sinner in 2024
WWWWWWWWWW Currently ranked no.1, the Italian played his last match on the 13th of October when he beat world no.4 Novak Djokovic 7-6(4) 6-3 in the final in Shanghai to win his 18th career title.
Currently, during this season Jannik owns a compiled 65-6 win-loss record. Jannik has won 7 titles in 2024 at the Australian Open, Rotterdam, Miami, Halle, Cincinnati, U.S. Open and Shanghai. Jannik got to the final in Beijing.
Jannik Sinner in 2024
WWWWWWWWWW Now the world no.1, Sinner played his last match on the 13th of October when he beat world no.4 Novak Djokovic 7-6(4) 6-3 in the final in Shanghai to win his 18th career title.
Presently, during this year Sinner owns a composed 65-6 record. Sinner clinched 7 titles in 2024 at the Australian Open, Rotterdam, Miami, Halle, Cincinnati, U.S. Open and Shanghai. Jannik was the runner-up in Beijing.
