Jannik Sinner will not participate in the ATP 500 China Open beginning September 30, extending the wait for fans hoping to see him play alongside Carlos Alcaraz. Sinner's absence comes as he deals with a knee issue, which he acknowledged in a recent social media post, stating that his knee “is not quite there.”
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Sinner had been expected to make his return following a long hiatus since Wimbledon, where he last competed. This year, both Sinner and Alcaraz had established a strong rivalry, having won every Grand Slam from the 2023 Wimbledon Championships through the 2026 Australian Open.
Both players have expressed regret when the other is not competing, highlighting the mutual inspiration they draw from their rivalry. With Sinner's withdrawal, fans continue to miss the dynamic between the two players.
Looking ahead, Sinner could be taking extra time to recover for the ATP 1000 Shanghai Masters, starting on October 7. His successful performance this year has already secured him a spot in the year-end ATP Finals in Turin, beginning on November 15.
Currently, the ATP World No. 1 ranking is still competitive, with Alexander Zverev potentially taking the top spot after recent successes at the French Open and US Open. Zverev is currently 1,370 points behind Sinner in the ATP live rankings, but holds a substantial lead over Alcaraz, who sits in third.