Key Takeaways
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Jannik Sinner withdrew from the 2026 Cincinnati Open with a right knee injury
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He is undergoing shockwave therapy and physical exercises at J Medical in Turin
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The US Open begins August 30, leaving him just over a week to prepare
Recovery plan in Turin
World number one Jannik Sinner is continuing his rehabilitation in Italy after pulling out of the Cincinnati Open. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, he returned to J Medical in Turin on August 15 for further treatment. The program includes shockwave therapy and targeted physical exercises under physiotherapist Gianluca Melegati’s supervision.
Balancing treatment and family
Sinner is expected to take a short break from therapy to celebrate his birthday with family before resuming his recovery schedule. The decision on when to travel to New York will be made next week, with the aim of acclimating to conditions ahead of the US Open.
Race against time for New York
The US Open main draw starts on August 30, giving Sinner limited time to regain full fitness. His withdrawal from Cincinnati highlights the challenge of managing injuries in a demanding season. Fans remain hopeful, especially given his strong record in 2026, which includes five Masters 1000 titles and a Wimbledon victory.
Rivalries and context
Sinner’s situation comes as Carlos Alcaraz also faces fitness concerns after a wrist injury. Their rivalry has defined recent Grand Slam finals, but the 2026 US Open may open opportunities for other contenders such as Alexander Zverev, Ben Shelton, Novak Djokovic, and rising talents Rafael Jodar and Joao Fonseca.
Grand Slam race
The battle between Sinner and Alcaraz remains central to the men’s game. Alcaraz leads with seven Grand Slam titles compared to Sinner’s five, but both have missed key events this year due to injury. Whether they meet again in New York is uncertain, yet their paths are destined to cross in future finals.
The coming weeks will determine if Sinner can recover in time to defend his standing at the top of the sport, with the US Open looming as a pivotal test.
Jannik Sinner in 2026
Currently ranked no.1, Jannik played his last match on the 12th of July when he beat world no.3 Alexander Zverev 6-7(7) 7-6(2) 6-3 6-4 in the final in Wimbledon to win his 31st career title.
This season Jannik has managed to achieve a 44-3 match record. Sinner clinched 6 titles in 2026 in Indian Wells, Miami, Monte-Carlo, Madrid, Rome and Wimbledon.
