Carlos Alcaraz offers support to Jannik Sinner after US Open withdrawal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 11:00 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Carlos Alcaraz spoke to the media for the first time in over four months ahead of the US Open, expressing optimism for his title defense. He addressed Jannik Sinner's recent withdrawal from the tournament due to a knee injury, stating it is a shame that Sinner will miss the Grand Slam. Both players have only participated in one major this year, a departure from their prior year's dominance where they faced each other in three consecutive finals. Reports indicate Sinner is advised to avoid tennis activities until September 6 as he recovers.
- •Carlos Alcaraz aims for his eighth major title at the US Open.
- •Jannik Sinner withdraws from the US Open due to a knee injury.
- •Alcaraz and Sinner have each only played in one major this season.
- •Sinner's recovery is expected to keep him off the court for several weeks.
- •Both players had a historic rivalry with three consecutive major finals last year.
- 11:00 PMYahoo Sports — Carlos Alcaraz Sends Message to Jannik Sinner After US Open Withdrawal
"In his first press conference in over four and a half months, Carlos Alcaraz was asked a host of questions regarding how he is currently feeling ahead of the final Major of the year at the US Open. The Spaniard, who has been sidelined with a wrist issue since the early stages of the clay …
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