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World Number One Jannik Sinner Withdraws from US Open Due to Knee Injury

evening · · thread: Carlos Alcaraz Withdraws from Cincinnati Open Due to Wrist Injury

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  • The Guardian United Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited
  • BBC News United Kingdom · Centre · Public · Licence fee, royal charter
  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • ANSA Italy · Centre · Publisher cooperative
  • El Pais Spain · Centre-left · Grupo PRISA
  • CNN United States · Centre-left · Warner Bros. Discovery

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World number one tennis player Jannik Sinner announced on Friday that he will not compete in the US Open due to a persistent injury in his right knee. In a statement shared on social media, the 25 year old Italian explained that despite working with his medical team and returning to the court in Monte Carlo recently, he determined that he requires more time for recovery. Sinner expressed sadness and disappointment over the decision, noting that New York holds a special place in his heart.

Sinner has not played a competitive match since winning the Wimbledon title in July, where he defeated Alexander Zverev to secure his fifth career Grand Slam singles title. Prior to this announcement, he had already withdrawn from the Masters 1000 events in Toronto and Cincinnati for the same physical issue. His recovery plan involves remaining in Europe to work with his performance and medical staff with the goal of being ready for the Asian tour, specifically the tournaments in Beijing and Shanghai.

The withdrawal comes one day after his rival, Carlos Alcaraz, confirmed his return to competition at the US Open following a four month absence due to a wrist injury. Sinner was the 2024 US Open champion and the runner up last year, losing the final to Alcaraz. Because of Sinner's absence, Alexander Zverev will be the top seed at the tournament, followed by Alcaraz and Felix Auger Aliassime. The US Open main draw is scheduled to run from August 30 through September 13 in New York.

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These outlets emphasized the rivalry and generational duel between Sinner and Alcaraz.
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These outlets focused on the factual details of the injury and the logistical impact on the tournament.
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These outlets provided more granular detail regarding Sinner's specific medical treatments, such as shock wave therapy in Turin.

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