Jannik Sinner, the world number one, and Britain's Jack Draper have both announced their withdrawal from the US Open due to injuries. Sinner, who has not played since winning the Wimbledon title in July, is dealing with a knee issue. He stated, "Even though I have been working hard with my team and my medical staff, we have now had to make the difficult decision that I will not be able to compete at the US Open this year."
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Draper, who was sidelined by a long-standing arm injury, has also opted out of the tournament. The 24-year-old has faced significant setbacks since suffering bone bruising in his left serving arm, preventing him from participating in all four Grand Slam tournaments this year. Draper previously lost to Sinner in the semi-finals of the 2024 US Open.
Sinner's absence from the tournament denies fans the chance to see a renewed rivalry with Carlos Alcaraz, who has announced his return after a four-month hiatus due to a wrist injury. Sinner previously won the US Open in 2024 and reached the finals again in 2025, but he has struggled with injuries this season.
The Italian expressed his disappointment, stating that New York holds a special place in his heart. Meanwhile, Draper, dealing with the psychological toll of his lengthy recovery, has described his situation as "complicated" and expressed uncertainty about his return.
Sinner is currently focusing on rehabilitation and hopes to return during the Asian hard-court swing in October. In the meantime, Alexander Zverev will be the top seed at the US Open, followed by Alcaraz and Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime. The main draws begin on Sunday, August 30.