Sinner withdraws from Cincinnati as Alcaraz also misses tournament
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 7:00 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open, citing issues with his right knee. His decision follows Carlos Alcaraz's earlier withdrawal due to a wrist injury. Both players are currently sidelined ahead of the US Open, which begins on August 30. Sinner expressed disappointment over his inability to compete in Cincinnati but is focusing on his recovery. Third-ranked Alexander Zverev is now the top-seeded player in Cincinnati as the tournament progresses.
- •Sinner is ATP's No. 1 ranked player.
- •Alcaraz withdrew due to a wrist injury sustained in April.
- •Cincinnati serves as the final warm-up for the US Open.
- •Sinner won't participate in the mixed doubles tournament.
- •Zverev now leads the Cincinnati tournament field.
- 7:00 PMYahoo Sports — Sinner Joins Alcaraz in Withdrawing From Cincinnati, Clouding US Open
"Carlos Alcaraz previously withdrew from Cincinnati with a wrist injury.
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