Jannik Sinner withdraws from 2026 US Open due to knee injury
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 3:22 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Jannik Sinner announced on August 21 that he will not compete in the 2026 US Open due to a knee injury. The world No. 1 expressed disappointment in an Instagram post, stating he needed more time for recovery. Sinner has been training in Monte Carlo but remains unable to compete. His withdrawal comes a day after rival Carlos Alcaraz confirmed his participation after recovering from a wrist injury. The US Open begins on August 30.
- •Sinner cites knee injury as reason for withdrawal from US Open.
- •He had hoped to compete after recent training in Monte Carlo.
- •Carlos Alcaraz confirmed his entry into the tournament.
- •Sinner is the defending champion, having won the title in 2024.
- •The US Open starts on August 30, 2026.
- 6:11 PMYahoo Sports — Top-ranked Jannik Sinner withdraws from 2026 U.S. Open
- 4:03 PMYahoo Sports — Jannik Sinner to miss US Open with knee injury
- 3:22 PMYahoo Sports — Jannik Sinner forced to withdraw from 2026 US Open in tennis major update: 'Sad and disappointed'
- 2:22 PMYahoo Sports — Jannik Sinner Makes ‘Difficult Decision’ to Withdraw from 2026 US Open as Injury Woes Continue
- 2:19 PMYahoo Sports — Why Jannik Sinner says he'll miss 2026 U.S. Open: 'Very sad and disappointed'
"Jannik Sinner will miss the US Open with a right knee injury. The world number one has not played a match since beating Alexander Zverev last month to successfully defend his Wimbledon title, missing the Masters 1000 events in Canada and Cincinnati.
"Top-ranked Jannik Sinner withdrew from the 2026 U.S. Open due to a lingering knee injury, the Italian tennis star announced Friday on social media.
"World No. 1 tennis star Jannik Sinner is out of the 2026 U.S. Open. Here's the latest update on why.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 6:11 PMTop-ranked Jannik Sinner withdraws from 2026 U.S. Open
Top-ranked Jannik Sinner withdrew from the 2026 U.S. Open due to a lingering knee injury, the Italian tennis star announced Friday on social media.
- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 4:03 PMJannik Sinner to miss US Open with knee injury
Jannik Sinner will miss the US Open with a right knee injury. The world number one has not played a match since beating Alexander Zverev last month to successfully defend his Wimbledon title, missing the Masters 1000 events in Canada and Cincinnati.
- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 3:22 PMJannik Sinner forced to withdraw from 2026 US Open in tennis major update: 'Sad and disappointed'
Sinner will miss his third consecutive tournament due to a right knee injury.
- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 2:22 PMJannik Sinner Makes ‘Difficult Decision’ to Withdraw from 2026 US Open as Injury Woes Continue
The Italian athlete announced the news in a lengthy Instagram post on Friday, Aug. 21.
- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 2:19 PMWhy Jannik Sinner says he'll miss 2026 U.S. Open: 'Very sad and disappointed'
World No. 1 tennis star Jannik Sinner is out of the 2026 U.S. Open. Here's the latest update on why.
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