Bologna, August 21, 2026 – Chill in the hot August, to the point it hurts, it hurts a lot, to use the words of the most passionate fans of Jannik Sinner. The world number 1 has just announced that he will not take part in the US Open. News that has been in the air for a while, considering the American Masters 1000 tournaments missed due to a knee problem and that time is running out ahead of the American Slam.
Jannik’s message
“Even though I have worked hard with my team and medical staff, we have now had to make the difficult decision that I will not be able to compete at the US Open this year – the Italian’s message on Instagram -. We returned to the court in Monte Carlo in the last two days and realized that I still need more time to recover from my right knee problem.” In the past weeks the Italian has shuttled several times between Monte Carlo – where he normally resides and trains – and Turin, where he underwent shock wave therapy for a knee problem that appeared after resuming training following the holidays.
Even though I have worked hard with my team and my medical staff, we have now had to make the difficult decision
Physical problems
A physical issue that initially did not seem too worrying, to the point that Jannik continued to take the court accompanied by the staff to continue his preparation. But for some time the world number 1 and his staff have insisted on caution: this was the case with the hip injury a couple of years ago, and similarly in this case the decision is to preserve the champion’s body, who had already shown significant signs of strain at Roland Garros.
The second longest stop
This is already the second longest stop in Sinner’s career, now destined to return to the court only for the Asian swing. Also postponed again is the match with the eternal rival Carlos Alcaraz, who will make his comeback on the Flushing Meadows courts after a wrist injury. “I am obviously very sad and disappointed, because New York holds a special place in my heart – concludes the South Tyrolean -. I was looking forward to returning and playing in the electric atmosphere in front of the great fans there.”
