Novak Djokovic praises Jannik Sinner's decision to end season early
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 10:00 AM
Last updated Oct 8, 2026
Novak Djokovic commented on Jannik Sinner's choice to end his 2026 season due to a knee injury. Sinner has not competed since Wimbledon and also missed the US Open and other upcoming events. Djokovic emphasized the importance of prioritizing long-term health for an athlete's career. He noted he will reach out to Sinner to check on his recovery. Djokovic is currently preparing for the Shanghai Masters after winning the China Open.
- •Jannik Sinner ends 2026 season early due to a knee injury.
- •Novak Djokovic calls Sinner's decision 'smart'.
- •Sinner missed major tournaments, including the US Open.
- •Djokovic won the China Open and prepares for the Shanghai Masters.
- •Djokovic plans to reach out to Sinner regarding his recovery.
- 10:00 AMYahoo Sports — Novak Djokovic gives his opinion on Jannik Sinner ending his 2026 season early due to injury, ‘that’s smart’
"Novak Djokovic has praised the “smart” decision from Jannik Sinner to end his 2026 season early. Sinner has ended his season because of his knee...
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