Key Takeaways
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Jannik Sinner officially withdrew from the US Open 2026 due to a right knee injury
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Medical checks in Turin revealed no serious clinical concerns despite limited training
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Expected return between Beijing and Shanghai tournaments in late September
Sinner’s decision to withdraw
World number one Jannik Sinner confirmed his absence from the US Open, a move that stunned the tennis community. His statement revealed that despite recent training sessions, his knee did not respond well to stress. The choice was made to prioritize long‑term fitness rather than risk aggravating the injury for a single event.
Medical updates and recovery outlook
Reports from Sky Sports Italy indicated that while Sinner had been training lightly, his knee failed to cope with the intensity required. Clinical examinations in Turin showed “no particularly worrying problems”, but his inability to follow the planned program made withdrawal inevitable. Rehabilitation will continue, with his team targeting a return at the Asian swing between Beijing and Shanghai.
Impact on the US Open field
Sinner’s absence has opened the door for rivals. With Carlos Alcaraz returning, the seeding picture has shifted: Alexander Zverev is now the top seed, Alcaraz second, and Felix Auger‑Aliassime third. Novak Djokovic’s position depends on Flavio Cobolli’s next result, while Alex de Minaur, Daniil Medvedev, Ben Shelton, and Taylor Fritz round out the top ten.
What lies ahead
Fans will miss Sinner’s presence in New York, but his focus remains on recovery and ensuring he can compete at full strength later in the season. His withdrawal highlights both the fragility of elite competition and the opportunities it creates for others chasing their first Grand Slam.
Jannik Sinner in 2026
Now ranked no.1, Sinner 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 year the Italian achieved an overall 44-3 win-loss record. Jannik clinched 6 titles in 2026 in Indian Wells, Miami, Monte-Carlo, Madrid, Rome and Wimbledon.
