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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 withdraws from 2026 US Open due to knee injury
Summary

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.

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Status Watch
  • •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.
Latest Updates
  • 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'
What they're saying
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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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The Italian athlete announced the news in a lengthy Instagram post on Friday, Aug. 21.

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Sinner will miss his third consecutive tournament due to a right knee injury.

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