Defending Champion Sinner Withdraws from US Open with Knee Injury

Jannik Sinner has been forced to withdraw from the upcoming US Open due to a knee injury, the player confirmed on Tuesday. The reigning champion will miss the opportunity to defend his title at Flushing Meadows, dealing a blow to tournament organisers and limiting competition among the sport's elite contenders.

Sinner captured his first US Open crown in 2024, establishing himself as one of tennis's dominant forces. The Italian has claimed five Grand Slam titles across his career and has been performing consistently at the highest level of professional tennis this year. His withdrawal leaves a notable gap in the men's draw at one of the sport's four major championships.

The exact nature and severity of the knee injury has not been detailed, though Sinner's medical team reportedly determined that competing would pose too great a risk to his long-term health. The decision follows a season in which he has competed extensively across multiple tournaments and surfaces, accumulating the physical demands inherent to the professional circuit.

Sinner's absence adds to the list of high-profile withdrawals from this year's US Open, potentially reshaping expectations for the men's championship. His withdrawal comes as other leading players prepare their final preparations for the major, which remains one of tennis's most prestigious tournaments.