Jannik Sinner's campaign has been disrupted by a knee injury, prompting his withdrawal from the Cincinnati Open. The world's top-ranked player has been absent from the court since his Wimbledon title defense against Alexander Zverev in July.
Following his withdrawal from the National Bank Open in Montreal, Sinner's absence from Cincinnati raises concerns about his fitness ahead of the US Open, scheduled to commence on August 30 and broadcast live on Sky Sports. In a statement, Sinner explained, "After consulting my medical team, I regret to announce my withdrawal from the Cincinnati Masters 1000 tournament due to a lingering issue with my right knee, despite rigorous treatment." Sinner expressed disappointment at missing the Cincinnati event and wished the organizers a successful tournament. He is now focusing on his recovery and preparation for the US Open. This injury also denies Sinner the opportunity to avenge his 2025 final loss to Carlos Alcaraz, where he was forced to retire due to injury.
The Cincinnati Open is set to begin on Tuesday, with live coverage on Sky Sports, culminating in the singles championship finals on August 23. Viewers can catch the ATP and WTA Tours, as well as the US Open, starting August 30, live on Sky Sports or via streaming on NOW and the Sky Sports app, with Sky Sports customers enjoying over 50% more live sports content at no additional cost.