World number one, Jannik Sinner, has withdrawn from the 2026 US Open due to a right knee injury, ruling himself out of the final Grand Slam tournament of the season.
The Italian tennis star confirmed his decision on Friday, saying he and his medical team had concluded that he needed additional time to recover.
“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,” the Italian said in a statement.
Sinner recently returned to training in Monte Carlo but admitted that his knee had not recovered sufficiently for him to compete in New York.
“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.
The 24-year-old has been out of competitive action since lifting the Wimbledon title on July 12.
He subsequently withdrew from the hard-court tournaments in Montreal and Cincinnati as he continued his recovery.
“I’m obviously very sad and disappointed, as New York has a special place in my heart,” said the five-time Grand Slam winner, who captured the US Open title in 2024 before losing last year’s final to Carlos Alcaraz.
“I was very much looking forward to coming back and playing in the electric atmosphere in front of the great fans there.
Sinner is expected to remain in Europe while undergoing further rehabilitation, with his focus now on returning in time for the Asian swing and tournaments in Beijing and Shanghai.
The Italian had enjoyed an outstanding 2026 campaign before the injury setback, recording 44 victories and three defeats while claiming six titles, including Wimbledon.
His season also featured disappointment at the French Open, where he entered as a strong favourite but suffered a shock second-round exit after struggling in the heatwave.
Sinner’s withdrawal comes shortly after his major rival, Alcaraz, confirmed on Thursday that he would return at the US Open following more than four months out with a wrist injury.
