World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open, citing a persistent right knee injury.
Key facts
- •Jannik Sinner is the current world No. 1 in tennis.
- •The Cincinnati Open is a Masters 1000 tournament.
- •Sinner also missed the recent Masters event in Montreal.
- •Carlos Alcaraz has also withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open due to a wrist injury.
- •The US Open is scheduled to begin on August 30.
World No. 1 tennis player Jannik Sinner announced on Sunday that he is withdrawing from the Cincinnati Open. The Italian stated that he is not ready to compete after consulting with his medical team regarding a right knee injury.
Reason for withdrawal
Sinner explained in a statement on the ATP website that his right knee has been causing him discomfort. Despite efforts to address the issue with his medical team, he determined he could not participate in the Masters 1000 tournament.
Context of the decision
The Cincinnati Open is scheduled to begin on Thursday. Sinner previously missed the Masters event in Montreal, citing a need to prioritize his health. His withdrawal follows that of world No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz, who is currently managing a wrist injury. Both tournaments serve as primary warm-up events for the US Open, which is set to begin in New York on August 30.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Guardian Tennis.
