MONACO — Top-ranked tennis player Jannik Sinner announced he will not compete for the remainder of the year due to an ongoing knee injury. Sinner has not participated in a match since his victory over Alexander Zverev in the Wimbledon final in July. He had previously withdrawn from the U.S. Open because of the issue with his right knee.
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In a video message posted on Instagram, Sinner stated, "Me, together with the doctors, have decided that I need a course of treatment for my knee, which means that the 2026 season is officially over. I also need to think about my long-term career so I will do everything possible to get back 100%."
Sinner's absence puts his No. 1 world ranking at risk. He had already announced his withdrawal from the upcoming Shanghai Masters and will now also miss the Paris Masters and the ATP Finals in November. Additionally, he will not compete for Italy in the Davis Cup Final 8, where he is a three-time defending champion.
If Sinner recovers in time, he may return to play at the Australian Open, starting January 17, 2027. His management team explained, "On the advice of his medical team, Jannik Sinner will follow a course of treatment for inflammation in his knee. The decision has been made to have the treatment now to give Jannik the necessary time to recover before beginning preparations for 2027."
The 25-year-old Sinner has secured five Grand Slam titles and achieved a remarkable 30-match winning streak this year prior to an unexpected defeat in the second round of the French Open during extreme heat. His main rival, Carlos Alcaraz, also faced challenges this year, missing 4 ½ months due to a wrist injury. In the meantime, Alexander Zverev has clinched two of the four Grand Slam titles this year and is approaching the top ranking.