Jannik Sinner withdraws from the U.S. Open due to injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 2:08 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has announced his withdrawal from the U.S. Open due to a right knee injury. The reigning Wimbledon champion, Sinner expressed disappointment over his inability to compete, having been optimistic about returning after recent practice sessions. His absence opens up the draw for competitors such as Carlos Alcaraz, Alexander Zverev, and Novak Djokovic. Alcaraz, who has not played since April due to a wrist injury, is set to be the No. 1 seed, followed by Zverev, who recently claimed his first major title.
- •Sinner cites a right knee injury as the reason for withdrawal.
- •He won the U.S. Open in 2024 and is the reigning Wimbledon champion.
- •Carlos Alcaraz is expected to be the No. 1 seed at the U.S. Open.
- •Alcaraz and Sinner have won 10 of the last 11 major titles.
- •Alexander Zverev enters as the No. 2 seed following his French Open victory.
- 2:08 PMYahoo Sports — World No. 1 Jannik Sinner Withdraws From U.S. Open
"Sinner, 25, is the reigning Wimbledon champion and won the U.S. Open in 2024 before falling in last year’s final to Alcaraz.
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