World No. 1 Jannik Sinner will not compete for the rest of the 2026 season due to a knee injury that has sidelined him since his victory at Wimbledon. In a video message, the Italian tennis player announced, "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."
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He expressed gratitude for the support he's received and stated, "I hope to see you very, very soon on court again. Ciao ciao!"
Sinner's team confirmed in a statement that he would undergo treatment for inflammation in his knee, emphasizing the decision to prioritize recovery to ensure he can return at full strength for the 2027 season.
In 2026, Sinner had an impressive run, winning six titles, including defending his Wimbledon crown and securing victories at the ATP 1000 events in Indian Wells, Miami, Monte Carlo, Madrid, and Rome. He won 44 of 47 matches throughout the year, with his only defeats occurring against Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open semi-finals and losses to Jakub Mensik and Juan Manuel Cerundolo.
As a result of his early season ending, Sinner will miss the Paris Masters, ATP Finals, and Davis Cup Finals, which may impact his ranking. Currently, Sinner holds 11,000 points, while second-ranked Alexander Zverev is at 9,720 points. The early conclusion of Sinner's season poses a risk of him losing his No. 1 ranking before the end of the year.