No. 1 Jannik Sinner Extends Absence by Withdrawing From Shanghai Masters
The world No. 1 said he is not ready to compete yet after missing the U.S. Open and Beijing because of a right knee injury.
- On Saturday, World No.1 Jannik Sinner announced his withdrawal from the Rolex Shanghai Masters, scheduled for October 7-18. He apologized to fans, writing, "I'm very sorry that I won't be able to do so next week."
- Since winning Wimbledon in July, Sinner has remained sidelined due to a right knee injury. The Italian press reported he consulted a knee specialist in Lyon on Friday.
- Sinner previously withdrew from the Beijing tournament, forfeiting his title defense. The 25-year-old maintains an impressive 44-3 match record this year despite his injury layoff.
- His absence boosts rival Alexander Zverev, the 2026 French Open and US Open champion, who currently trails Sinner by 1,370 points in the ATP rankings. Zverev is positioned to narrow this gap.
- Sinner faces a challenging season finale, needing to defend points from 2025 victories in Beijing, Vienna, Paris, and Turin. Zverev has fewer points to defend, increasing his chances of reaching the top ranking.
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Italian tennis star Jannik Sinner (ATP-1) has announced that he will not participate in the Masters tennis tournament in Shanghai, China, starting next week. The athlete is still recovering from a knee injury.
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Independent EspañolSHANGHAI (AP) — Jannik Sinner retired from the Shanghai Masters while dealing with a knee problem.
Italian tennis player Yannick Sinner withdrew from the Masters in Shanghai due to knee problems.
Tennis-Sinner withdraws from Shanghai Masters as knee injury lingers - Regional Media News
Oct 3 (Reuters) - World number one Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from next week's Shanghai Masters as he continues his recovery from a knee injury that has sidelined him since winning the Wimbledon title in July. The Italian, 25, has not played since his triumph [...]
Jannik Sinner Withdraws from Shanghai Masters as Knee Injury Lingers, Zverev Eyes World No.1
World number one Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from next week's Shanghai Masters as he continues his recovery from a knee injury that has sidelined him since winning the Wimbledon title in July.The Italian, 25, has not played since his triumph at the All England Club, missing the North American hardcourt swing, including the US Open, and the ongoing ATP 500 event in Beijing."Unfortunately, I won't be able to play at the Rolex Shanghai Masters t…
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