Jannik Sinner to Miss the Rest of the Year Due to Knee Inflammation
Sinner said doctors advised knee treatment now so he can recover fully before 2027, and he risks losing the No. 1 ranking.
- 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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World Number 1 Jannik Sinner ends 2026 season early due to knee injury - The Tribune
In a video posted on Instagram on Tuesday, tennis star Sinner said he and his doctors had decided he needed treatment for his knee, bringing his 2026 season to an end. He said he was prioritising his long-term career and would do everything possible to return at full fitness, while thanking fans for their support.
Jannik Sinner has to finish his season early, Alexander Zverev will soon be the number one in the world.
At the stop since his title in Wimbledon during the summer, the world's number one decided to put an end to his season on Tuesday, and will not defend his title at the ATP Masters.
Jannik Sinner won't return to the tour this year – thus paving the way for Zverev on the tennis throne. The success year of the Hamburger should be crowned very soon.
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