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Jannik Sinner withdraws from US Open, reshaping men's top seedings

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 11:51 PM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Jannik Sinner withdraws from US Open, reshaping men's top seedings

Summary

Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the 2026 US Open due to a right knee injury, reshuffling the men's top eight seeds. As the reigning Wimbledon champion and world No. 1, Sinner's absence allows Alexander Zverev to move to the No. 1 seed, followed by Carlos Alcaraz at No. 2. The revised seeding also impacts the potential matchups in the tournament, ensuring that the top players will not face each other until at least the quarterfinals. The tournament commences on August 30 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows.

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By the Numbers

•Sinner won the 2024 US Open and reached the final last year.
•The new top eight seeds include Zverev, Alcaraz, and Djokovic.
•Alcaraz returns to defend his US Open title after missing two majors.
•The tournament begins on August 30 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.
•Sinner's exit alters potential match trajectories for the leading players.

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11:51 PMYahoo Sports — US Open Men’s Top 8 Seeds Revealed After Jannik Sinner Decision

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