Jannik Sinner Withdraws From Remainder of Year Due to Knee Injury
Top-ranked Jannik Sinner announced in Monaco that he will be out for the rest of the year due to a knee injury, forcing him to withdraw from tournaments like the U.S. Open.
Topeka, KS, October 6, 2026 —
Jannik Sinner, the current world number one ranked tennis player, has announced he will not compete for the remainder of the current year. The decision comes as a result of a knee injury he sustained.
Sinner made the announcement from Monaco, confirming the severity of the injury would prevent him from participating in upcoming major tournaments. This includes the highly anticipated U.S. Open, a Grand Slam event he was expected to contend in.
The exact timeline for Sinner’s recovery and when he might return to professional play has not been disclosed. His withdrawal marks a significant development in the men’s professional tennis circuit, impacting the landscape of upcoming competitions.
Details regarding the specific nature of the knee injury or the circumstances under which it occurred were not provided in the announcement. Furthermore, information about his treatment plan or rehabilitation process was not made public.
The tennis community and fans will be awaiting further updates on Sinner’s condition and his potential return to the court. His absence is expected to create shifts in tournament draws and rankings as the season progresses.
Story summarized from the original created by Associated Press on www.ksnt.com, see more information here.
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