US Open Withdrawal Confirmed
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner Withdraws From US Open Due To Knee Injury
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Carlos Taberner was added to the US Open main draw in place of Jannik Sinner after his withdrawal.
Sinner posted on X (Instagram) that, despite time on court in Monte Carlo with his team, he still needs more time to recover from his right knee issue and will not compete at the US Open this year.
Sinner has not played since Wimbledon and skipped the Canadian Masters and Cincinnati Masters as part of a demanding 2026 schedule.
Carlos Alcaraz is set to make his return at the US Open, coming back from a wrist injury after four months out.
Ahead of the withdrawal, Sinner had a dominant 2026 season, including defending Wimbledon, and securing the Sunshine Double with Indian Wells and Miami, while leading the world rankings.
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the 2026 US Open due to a persistent right knee injury, depriving tennis of one of its brightest stars at the season's final Grand Slam CNN. Sinner announced the decision on social media, stating that despite returning to practice in Monte Carlo with his team, he still needs more time to recover before competing at the elite level NBC News.
The 24-year-old has not played since winning Wimbledon last month and sat out both the Canadian Masters and Cincinnati Masters as part of his recovery plan. Carlos Taberner has been added to the main draw to replace him, while Carlos Alcaraz prepares to make his comeback after four months away with a wrist injury Brandon Sun.
A Dominant Season Cut Short by Injury
Before the injury setback, Sinner had posted one of tennis's most impressive campaigns in 2026. He claimed his fifth Grand Slam title at Wimbledon, defending his crown from the previous year Head Topics. The Italian also completed the Sunshine Double, winning both Indian Wells and Miami without dropping a single set while holding the world No. 1 ranking.
Why Sinner Skipped Three Major Events
Sinner's team made the decision to rest him after recognizing the demanding 2026 schedule was taking a toll. He sat out the Canadian Masters and Cincinnati Masters, two key tournaments before the US Open Winnipeg Free Press. His withdrawal signals that the knee issue has lingered longer than initially expected and requires focused rehabilitation away from high-level competition.
US Open Field Adapts Without Its Top Seed
Sinner's absence opens the door for other elite players to seize their moment in New York. Carlos Alcaraz, the world No. 2, is returning after sitting out since May with a wrist injury and will make his competitive comeback at the US Open NBC News. Carlos Taberner steps into Sinner's spot in the main draw, giving the Spaniard his chance to compete at tennis's highest stage.
Sinner's Team Remains Hopeful for Return
His coaching staff believes Sinner will fully recover and return to competition later in the season Head Topics. The delay reflects a cautious approach — rushing back from injury has ended many promising tennis careers prematurely. For now, the world's best player is focused on getting his knee back to 100% before stepping back onto the court at tour level.
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