Key Takeaways
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Jannik Sinner withdrew from the US Open due to a minor knee tendon inflammation
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China Open director Lars Graff confirms recovery is progressing well
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Sinner targets a return at the ATP 500 Beijing (Sept 30–Oct 6, 2026)
Positive updates from Italy
China Open director Lars Graff has spoken about Jannik Sinner’s recovery, offering encouraging news for fans. “I got reassuring voices from Italy. Jannik is working well and he’s managing his recovery wisely. Luckily, it’s nothing serious and we’re waiting for him with open arms,” Graff said. The Italian world No. 1 has been sidelined since Wimbledon, missing the US Open and other hard-court events.
Managing the injury carefully
Sinner has been undergoing rest, physiotherapy, and rehabilitation at J Medical in Turin to treat the inflammation in his right knee tendon. The decision to skip the US Open was made to avoid aggravating the injury, with his team focused on ensuring a full recovery before returning to competition.
A special bond with China
Graff highlighted the strong connection between Sinner and the Chinese public. “The Chinese public has a passion for him, he’s so quiet, kind and polite with everyone, and he has always felt good here,” he explained. Sinner has previously won titles in Beijing and is expected to be warmly welcomed back by fans.
The ATP 500 Beijing tournament, scheduled from September 30 to October 6, is set to mark Sinner’s comeback. Promotional events in past editions have already shown his popularity, with fans eager to see him back on court. His return will be one of the most anticipated moments of the late-season calendar.
Jannik Sinner in 2026
Now ranked no.1, the Italian played his last match on the 12th of July when he overcame world no.2 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 Sinner achieved an overall 44-3 match record. Sinner clinched 6 titles in 2026 in Indian Wells, Miami, Monte-Carlo, Madrid, Rome and Wimbledon.
