World number one Jannik Sinner will not defend his ATP 500 title in Rotterdam. The Italian’s “body needs time to rest” after triumphing at the Australian Open. Sinner, who recently claimed his third Grand Slam title by defeating Alexander Zverev, announced his withdrawal from the ABN AMRO Open stating it was a difficult but necessary decision. The Rotterdam ATP 500 was brought forward by a week this year, influencing Sinner’s choice to prioritize recovery. Despite his withdrawal, the tournament remains highly competitive with Carlos Alcaraz now taking the top seed position.
The young Spanish champion aims to make a mark in Rotterdam for the first time in his career. As for Sinner, he has some rest days before returning to practice in Monte Carlo, with plans to compete in the Doha ATP 500 later in February. His victory in Melbourne marks his eighth major title, bringing him closer to his rival Carlos Alcaraz in the rankings.
Sinner’s withdrawal is a blow for his fans, but understandable given his need to recover from the intense Australian Open. His focus now shifts to preparing for upcoming tournaments, aiming to continue his impressive form and maintain his position at the top of the rankings.
Jannik Sinner in 2025
Ranked no.1, Sinner played his last match on the 26th of January when he overcame world no.2 Alexander Zverev 6-3 7-6(4) 6-3 in the final of the Australian Open to win his 20th career title.
During this season the Italian has achieved a 7-0 match record. This year, Jannik won 1 tournament at the Australian Open.
He is also scheduled to play in Rotterdam (ABN AMRO Open) on the 3rd of February and Doha (Qatar ExxonMobil Open) on the 17th of February.