US EditionSinner Retires with Cramp in Shanghai, Djokovic Advances in 'Brutal' Conditions
Defending champion Jannik Sinner retired after two and a half hours due to severe cramping in humid conditions, losing 950 ranking points and weakening his bid for world No. 1.
- On Oct 5, 2025, defending champion Jannik Sinner retired from his Shanghai Masters third-round match against Tallon Griekspoor after two hours and 36 minutes of play.
- Sinner began experiencing severe cramping in the fourth game of the third set, playing amid Shanghai humidity over 80% despite efforts by the on-court physio and medical team.
- Despite on-court treatment and a medical assessment, Sinner won the first set 7-6 but was trailing 7-5, 3-2 when he retired, limping off with physio aid.
- Sinner's exit widens the draw and leaves Carlos Alcaraz with a 1,340-point cushion in the ATP Rankings, while Tallon Griekspoor advances to the round of 16 and Novak Djokovic boosts his bid for a FIFTH Shanghai title.
- The tournament's extreme heat and humidity have caused multiple medical interruptions, including Holger Rune's timeout on Sunday, while Sinner's withdrawal casts doubt on his King's Slam exhibition and Vienna Open participation.
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The number 2 of the world will not be able to ratify his title in the Masters of Shanghai, for a pain in the thigh that prevented him from finishing the match against Griekspoor
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SHANGHAI (Reuters) -Jannik Sinner's bid to retain his Shanghai Masters title ended in agonising fashion on Sunday when the world number two was forced to retire mid-match against Tallon Griekspoor due to debilitating cramp in humid conditions. Read full story
Sinner retires with cramp in Shanghai, Djokovic advances in 'brutal' conditions
SHANGHAI :Jannik Sinner's bid to retain his Shanghai Masters title ended in agonising fashion on Sunday when the world number two was forced to retire mid-match against Tallon Griekspoor due to debilitating cramp in humid conditions.Griekspoor was leading the third-round clash 6-7(3) 7-5 3-2 when Sinner suffe
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