Jannik Sinner withdraws from Cincinnati; a look at his injury report ahead of US Open

Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open just days ahead of the US Open. The World No. 1 player is forced to pull out due to a right knee injury, missing a key hard-court warm-up event ahead of the last grand slam of the year.

The 24-year-old Italian announced the decision on Sunday, which is a huge blow for the fans and the star himself. He had also skipped the Canadian Open in Montreal earlier in the week to prioritise his health. 

Jannik Sinner withdraws from Cincinnati; a look at his injury report ahead of US Open

In a statement, Sinner stated that after he consulted his doctor, it was concluded that skipping the event was the only way to avoid making his injury worse. The player revealed that his right knee has been bothering him, and the player was ‘not ready’ enough to play.

Sinner last competed at Wimbledon in July, where he claimed his fifth Grand Slam and defended the grass court title by defeating Alexander Zverev in the final. The Cincinnati Open, an ATP Masters 1000 event, is scheduled to begin its main draw on 13 August with the final on 23 August. Sinner won the title in 2024 and reached the final in 2025, where he retired against Carlos Alcaraz due to illness. 

The withdrawal further depletes the field. World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz remains sidelined by a wrist injury and has not played since the Barcelona Open in April. Other top players have also been absent from recent events amid a broader run of fitness issues in men’s tennis. 

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