World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the upcoming US Open due to a knee injury, organizers announced on Friday. The Italian player revealed the decision in a statement on social media, citing the need for more recovery time.
"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," Sinner wrote. "We have been back on court in Monte Carlo over the last couple of days and have realised that I still need more time to recover from my right knee issue."
Sinner expressed his disappointment, noting that New York holds a special place in his heart and he was looking forward to playing in front of the fans. This marks the first Grand Slam tournament Sinner will miss in his professional career, which began in 2018. He has won five Grand Slam titles, including the US Open two years ago.
The withdrawal is considered a significant blow to the tournament, which is set to begin shortly. Sinner has been a consistent performer in major tournaments and his absence will be felt by fans and competitors alike.