Jannik Sinner Withdraws from Remainder of Season Due to Knee Inflammation
Top-ranked Jannik Sinner will miss the rest of the year due to ongoing knee inflammation, impacting his participation following his withdrawal from the U.S. Open.
Minot Bismarck Dickinson, ND, October 6, 2026 —
Top-ranked tennis player Jannik Sinner has announced he will not compete for the remainder of the year. The decision comes as a result of ongoing knee inflammation, a condition that has impacted his ability to participate in tournaments. This news follows his earlier withdrawal from the U.S. Open.
The ongoing inflammation in Sinner’s knee has led to this extended break from the professional tennis circuit. The specific timeline for his return to play has not been detailed.
Sinner’s absence will affect the competitive landscape for the remaining events on the ATP calendar. As a top-ranked player, his participation is typically a significant factor in tournament draws and player fields. The exact ranking number Sinner holds was not provided in the information.
Further details regarding the extent of his knee condition or a projected recovery period were not immediately available.
Story summarized from the original created by Associated Press on www.kxnet.com, see more information here.
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