New Delhi . Tennis fans have got a big shock before the last Grand Slam tournament of the year, US Open 2026. World number one player Jannik Sinner has withdrawn his name from this prestigious tournament due to right knee injury. This decision of Sinner has also changed the equation of the upcoming matches of Men's Tennis, as he has been among the most influential players in Grand Slam competitions in recent years.
The 25-year-old Italian star continued to work hard on his fitness, but he realized that he would not be fully prepared by the time the main draw of the tournament. Sinner had been practicing for the past few days and had even returned to the court, but felt he needed more time to fully recover from his right knee problem. In such a situation, he took the difficult decision to withdraw from the US Open.
This decision is also disappointing for Sinner because this tournament to be held in New York has been one of the important stages of his career. He was preparing to play in front of his fans here, but the injury changed his plans. Now his entire focus will be on recovery and returning to competitive tennis after becoming fully fit.
Sinner has not competed in any other tournament since winning Wimbledon. He won the Wimbledon title last month. With this victory, the number of Grand Slam titles in his career increased to five. After Wimbledon, she also missed hard court tournaments in Montreal and Cincinnati due to a knee injury. Both these competitions are considered very important in terms of preparation for the US Open.
Sinner's departure will also impact the rivalry between him and Carlos Alcaraz. The last few years have witnessed one of the most talked-about rivalries in men's tennis between the two players. Both have come face to face many times at the Grand Slam level and there is special excitement among the fans about their matches. A possible match between the two was also expected in the US Open, but this possibility has ended after Sinner's withdrawal.
The 2026 season has been a great one for Sinner. They have won 44 matches so far and have lost only three matches. During this period he also had six titles to his name. He was definitely disappointed in the French Open, where he lost in the second round despite having a two-set lead. After this he took a break and made a strong comeback at Wimbledon and won the title.
Sinner made his debut at the Grand Slam level in 2019 and has since continued participating in all four major tournaments. His withdrawal from the US Open 2026 will be the first time since 2019 that he will not be seen on the court in a Grand Slam. In such a situation, now the eyes of the fans will be fixed on his return and his fitness in the next big tournament.