Jannik Sinner, the world number one in men’s tennis, has officially withdrawn from the China Open due to a persistent knee injury. This decision comes as Sinner continues his recovery since winning Wimbledon in July, and he has not competed in a match since that victory.
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The defending champion of the Beijing event announced on X that his knee is ‘not where I would like it to be,’ indicating that his return to competitive play remains uncertain. Sinner had previously missed the US Open for the same injury, extending his absence from the sport.
The China Open is set to begin on September 30, and Sinner's withdrawal raises questions about his upcoming participation in the Masters tournament in Shanghai, where he hopes to make his comeback after recovering fully.