Jannik Sinner has officially withdrawn from the upcoming US Open, citing a persistent right-knee injury that has forced the world number one to sideline his schedule through the North American hard-court swing. The decision, announced via Instagram, follows weeks of treatment and failed attempts to return to competitive form following the summer break.
Withdrawal from Flushing Meadows
The Italian top seed confirmed his absence from the year’s final Grand Slam after testing his physical condition during training sessions in Monte Carlo. According to coverage from ilgiornaleditalia.it and quotidiano.net, Sinner and his medical staff realized he required extended recovery time rather than rushing back to elite competition.
“Anche se ho lavorato sodo con il mio team e il mio personale medico, abbiamo dovuto prendere la difficile decisione di non partecipare all’Open degli Stati Uniti quest’anno,” Sinner wrote in his social media announcement, acknowledging the physical toll of the recurring joint problem.
The injury first surfaced during preparations following his post-season break and subsequently kept him out of the crucial ATP Masters 1000 events in Montreal and Cincinnati. Although initial assessments pointed toward a precautionary absence, subsequent rehabilitation involving shockwave therapy in Turin at JMedical and Milan proved insufficient to prepare him for best-of-five-set Grand Slam tennis.
Stakes and Rivalries at Flushing Meadows
Sinner’s absence alters the competitive landscape in New York, where he reached the final last year before falling to Carlos Alcaraz in four sets. While Alcaraz is set to return to the tour at Flushing Meadows following a four-month layoff due to a wrist injury, Sinner must watch from the sidelines as his ranking points and physical readiness are managed with long-term caution.
The conservative approach mirrors how Sinner and his coaching team handled a hip injury a couple of seasons ago, as well as signs of physical fatigue shown during the French Open. Despite the setback, Sinner’s hold on the world number one ranking remains secure through the duration of the US Open.
Recovery Timeline and Next Steps
With the North American swing bypassed, attention shifts to the remainder of the autumn calendar. According to regional reports, the upcoming Asian swing—including tournaments in Shanghai and Beijing—presents the next logical window for his return, leading up to the season-ending ATP Finals in Turin this November.
“Siamo tornati in campo a Monte Carlo negli ultimi giorni e abbiamo capito che ho ancora bisogno di tempo per riprendermi dal problema al ginocchio destro,” Sinner stated, expressing regret over missing the New York atmosphere. “Sono ovviamente molto triste e deluso, perché New York ha un posto speciale nel mio cuore.”
