Jannik Sinner Withdraws from Cincinnati Masters Due to Knee Injury, Focuses on US Open

Recent concerns regarding Jannik Sinner's physical condition have been confirmed. The world's top-ranked player has officially withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open, scheduled from August 13-23, due to a problem with his right knee, as announced by the tournament on Sunday.

Sinner stated, "After consulting with my doctors and my team, I must announce that I need to withdraw from the Masters 1000 tournament in Cincinnati. My right knee has been causing me discomfort, and despite intensive work with my medical team, I must acknowledge that I am not yet ready to compete."

This withdrawal validates growing concerns about his fitness that have been circulating for several days. Reports indicated that the Italian player underwent a non-routine medical examination of his knee in Milan earlier in the week, fueling speculation about his ability to play.

Sinner: "Preparing for the US Open"

Sinner expressed a measured and forward-looking perspective. "I am very disappointed that I cannot play in Cincinnati and wish Bob [Moran] and his entire team a successful and enjoyable event," he remarked. "I eagerly anticipate returning next year and am now directing my focus toward preparing for the US Open."

The final Grand Slam of the season in New York, commencing on August 30, is, in his own words, not currently in jeopardy. Having been a runner-up in Ohio last year, Sinner will now miss his second consecutive Masters 1000 event, following his withdrawal from Montreal. If he participates in the US Open, it will be his first competitive match since winning Wimbledon.

His entire summer schedule might consist solely of the three Grand Slam tournaments, with no warm-up matches in between. This contrasts sharply with his busy spring season, during which he competed in and won Indian Wells, Miami, Monte-Carlo, Madrid, and Rome consecutively.

Similar to Montreal, the Cincinnati event will be without two of men's tennis's biggest stars. Carlos Alcaraz had already withdrawn earlier in the week due to a persistent wrist injury that has sidelined him since April. Both of the sport's leading figures are now in a race against time to be fit for New York, where they played the final in 2025.

English Translation:

Speculation surrounding Jannik Sinner's fitness in recent days has proven to be well-founded. The world No. 1 has withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open (August 13-23) due to a right knee problem, the tournament announced on Sunday.

“After consulting with my doctors and my team, I have to announce that I need to withdraw from the Masters 1000 tournament in Cincinnati,” Sinner stated. “My right knee has been bothering me, and even though we have been working hard with my medical team, I have to accept that I’m not ready to compete yet.”

The withdrawal confirms fears that had been building for days. The Italian reportedly traveled to Milan earlier in the week for a non-routine medical examination of the knee, sparking speculation over his fitness.

Sinner: “Getting Ready for the US Open”

Sinner adopted a measured, forward-looking tone. “I’m very disappointed not to be able to play in Cincinnati and wish Bob [Moran] and his whole team a great and successful event,” he said. “I can’t wait to be back next year, and I’m now focusing on getting ready for the US Open.”

The final Grand Slam of the season in New York, starting August 30, is, in his own words, not currently in doubt. A runner-up in Ohio last year, Sinner is now skipping his second straight Masters 1000 after Montreal. Should he line up at Flushing Meadows, he will not have played a competitive match since winning Wimbledon.

His entire summer may amount to just three majors and not a single tune-up in between, a far cry from the busy spring that saw him play (and win) Indian Wells, Miami, Monte-Carlo, Madrid, and Rome in a row.

Just as in Montreal, the two biggest stars of men’s tennis will be absent in Ohio. Carlos Alcaraz withdrew earlier in the week with a lingering wrist injury that has kept him out since April. The sport’s two biggest names are now racing the clock to be ready for New York, where they played the final in 2025.