Jannik Sinner to Miss the Rest of the Year Due to Knee Inflammation
The world No. 1 will undergo treatment for knee inflammation, and his team said the decision gives him time to recover before 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 best tennis player in the world, Jannik Sinner (ATP-1), has announced that he will not appear again this season due to a knee injury.
Italian tennis player Jannik Sinner, the world number one in men's singles, has closed the season due to his injury
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.
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