World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the 2026 US Open due to a right knee injury, joining Great Britain’s Jack Draper on the sidelines. Sinner’s absence deals a blow to the men’s singles draw at Flushing Meadows.
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The Anatomy of Sinner’s Withdrawal
According to NationPress, Jannik Sinner has not competed since claiming his fifth Grand Slam title at Wimbledon last month.
According to BBC Sport, a member of Sinner’s team confirmed that the right knee injury does not require surgery. However, practice sessions this week showed he is not at the required level to withstand the grueling nature of a Grand Slam campaign. Sinner addressed the decision through official channels, noting, “Even though I have been working hard with my team and my medical staff, we have now had to make the difficult decision that I will not be able to compete at the US Open this year.” He added: “We have been back on court in Monte Carlo over the last couple of days and have realised that I still need more time to recover from my right knee issue. I’m obviously very sad and disappointed, as New York has a special place in my heart.”
Rivalry Interrupted and Draper’s Lost Season
Just one day before Sinner’s withdrawal announcement, his rival Carlos Alcaraz confirmed his participation at Flushing Meadows after a four-month absence due to a wrist injury, as reported by NationPress. Sinner and Alcaraz dominated the 2024 and 2025 seasons by winning all eight Grand Slam titles between them. In 2026, however, they have faced each other only once, in the Monte Carlo final in April.
| Player | Current Status | Primary Injury Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Jannik Sinner | Withdrawn | Right Knee Issue |
| Carlos Alcaraz | Confirmed Return | Wrist Injury |
| Jack Draper | Withdrawn | Bone bruise in left arm |
Adding to the attrition in the men’s draw, Britain’s Jack Draper has also been forced to withdraw. Draper is recovering from a bone bruise in his left arm, an injury that has disrupted much of his season.
Looking Ahead to the Asian Swing
Sinner will now spend more time having rehab and practice sessions at home in Monte Carlo. According to BBC Sport, he targets a return to the ATP Tour for the Asian hard-court swing in October.
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