Jannik Sinner, the current World No. 1, has announced his withdrawal from the Cincinnati Open due to a persistent right knee injury. The decision comes just weeks before the U.S. Open is set to begin.
Sinner stated that the withdrawal was made after consulting with his medical team. "My right knee has been bothering me and even though we have been working hard with my medical team, I have to accept that I’m not ready to compete yet," Sinner said in a statement released by the tournament. He expressed disappointment about not being able to play in Cincinnati and is now focusing on recovery for the U.S. Open.
This marks Sinner's second consecutive major ATP event withdrawal. He also skipped the Canadian Open in Montreal this week, prioritizing his health. Sinner's last competitive appearance was in July when he won his sixth major championship at Wimbledon, defeating Alexander Zverev in the final.
The U.S. Open main draw is scheduled to commence on August 30. Sinner reached the U.S. Open final last year, where he was defeated in four sets by Carlos Alcaraz. Sinner previously won the U.S. Open title in 2024, beating Taylor Fritz.
Sinner is not the only top player dealing with injuries. Carlos Alcaraz, World No. 2, has also been sidelined since April with a wrist injury and will be skipping the Cincinnati Open as well. Tournament director Bob Moran acknowledged Alcaraz's recovery efforts and expressed anticipation for his future return to Cincinnati.