Jannik Sinner withdraws from US Open due to knee injury
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 2:08 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Jannik Sinner has officially announced his withdrawal from the US Open because of a knee injury. The world number one and reigning US Open champion confirmed this decision in a recent social media statement. Sinner has not competed since winning Wimbledon in July. His exit comes as rival Carlos Alcaraz, the defending champion, is set to return after a four-month injury layoff. Sinner expressed disappointment over missing the tournament, stating that he needed more time for recovery.
- •Jannik Sinner ruled out of US Open due to knee injury.
- •Sinner last played at Wimbledon, where he won his fifth Grand Slam.
- •Carlos Alcaraz confirmed his return to competition after an injury.
- •Sinner expressed sadness over missing the tournament in New York.
- •He will need additional recovery time before returning to play.
- 2:25 PMYahoo Sports — Jannik Sinner withdraws from 2026 U.S. Open with a knee injury
- 2:08 PMYahoo Sports — Jannik Sinner ruled out of US Open
- 2:05 PMBBC Sport — Injured Sinner out of US Open
"Last year’s runner-up has pulled out due to injury, after Carlos Alcaraz confirmed his comeback
"World number one Jannik Sinner pulls out of the upcoming US Open with a knee injury.
"Sinner won the event in 2024 and lost to Carlos Alcaraz in last year's final.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 2:25 PMJannik Sinner withdraws from 2026 U.S. Open with a knee injury
Sinner won the event in 2024 and lost to Carlos Alcaraz in last year's final.
- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 2:08 PMJannik Sinner ruled out of US Open
Last year’s runner-up has pulled out due to injury, after Carlos Alcaraz confirmed his comeback
- BBC SportAug 21, 2026, 2:05 PMInjured Sinner out of US Open
World number one Jannik Sinner pulls out of the upcoming US Open with a knee injury.
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