Jannik Sinner Withdraws from Cincinnati Open Due to Knee Injury
World number one Jannik Sinner has pulled out of the Cincinnati Open due to a knee injury but remains optimistic about competing at the US Open later this month. The Italian, who recently won his fifth Grand Slam title at Wimbledon, will miss the Masters 1000 tournament, while Carlos Alcaraz is also absent due to a wrist injury.
World number one Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from this week’s Cincinnati Open due to a knee injury, though he still expects to be fit for the upcoming US Open. The 24-year-old Italian, who secured his fifth Grand Slam singles title by defeating Alexander Zverev in the Wimbledon final last month, has not competed since that victory. Sinner announced his decision after consulting with his medical team, stating that his right knee has been causing discomfort. Despite intensive efforts to recover, he acknowledged that he is not yet ready to compete. Expressing his disappointment, Sinner said he looks forward to returning to Cincinnati next year and is now focused on preparing for the US Open. ## Cincinnati Open Draw Begins Without Top Players The main draw for the Cincinnati Open is set to begin on 13 August, with the final scheduled for 23 August. Among the players in action are Alexander Zverev and 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic. However, the tournament will be missing two of its biggest stars: Sinner and world number two Carlos Alcaraz. Alcaraz, who won the 2023 Cincinnati Open and was leading 5-0 in last year’s final against Sinner before the Italian retired due to illness, has not played since the Barcelona Open in April due to a wrist injury. His absence further highlights the challenges faced by top players as they prepare for the final Grand Slam of the year. ## US Open Still on the Horizon The US Open, the last Grand Slam of the season, is scheduled to take place in New York from 30 August to 13 September. Sinner remains optimistic about his chances of competing, while Alcaraz’s participation is still uncertain. The tournament will feature a strong field, with Djokovic and Zverev among the top contenders. Sinner’s withdrawal from Cincinnati is a setback, but his focus on recovery suggests he is determined to return to full strength in time for the US Open. Tennis fans will be watching closely to see how the world number one and other top players fare in the lead-up to the final major of the year.
