Jannik Sinner to Miss the Rest of the Year Due to Knee Inflammation
Sinner said he and his doctors chose treatment now to protect his long-term career and prepare for a return in 2027.
- Top-Ranked Jannik Sinner announced today, Oct 6, he will not compete again in 2026 to focus on recovering from a knee injury sustained since his Wimbledon Tennis Championships victory in July.
- Sinner has not competed since his triumphant Wimbledon Tennis Championships campaign, with the injury preventing his participation in recent events including the Open.
- In a video message, Sinner explained he needs treatment for his knee, stating, "I also need to think about my long-term career so I will do everything possible to get back 100%."
- Sinner's team said in a statement that "Jannik Sinner will follow a course of treatment for inflammation in his knee" to allow necessary recovery time before 2027 preparations.
- The 2024 and 2025 Australian Open winner will now focus on recovery to reclaim his title in January, with full preparation beginning after treatment concludes.
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The Italian, absent from the circuit since his title in Wimbledon mid-July, announced this Tuesday that he will not play again this season due to his right knee injury. He thus leaves the field open to the German to take the grips of the world tennis.
The Italian No. 1 in the world rankings will not play again this year and will undergo treatment for the issue he is facing.
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Tennis star Jannik Sinner can no longer play this season due to knee problems. Alexander Zverev thus stands before the jump to the top of the world rankings.
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