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Top-ranked Sinner withdraws from Shanghai Masters due to knee injury
Italy's Jannik Sinner has pulled out of the Shanghai Masters as he continues to recover from a knee injury that has sidelined him since his Wimbledon triumph. The world No. 1 has missed several major tournaments in recent weeks.
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World tennis champion Jannik Sinner confirmed his withdrawal from the Shanghai Masters on Thursday, extending a layoff that has kept the Italian star away from competitive play since his Wimbledon victory in July.
Sinner's persistent knee injury forced him to miss the US Open in New York last month and the ongoing ATP 500 event in Beijing, leaving significant gaps in his tournament schedule during a critical stretch of the professional calendar.
The 23-year-old Italian has dominated the rankings this year but faces an uncertain timeline for his return to the court. His absence from major autumn tournaments raises questions about his availability for the season's concluding events.
Sinner's medical team continues to manage the injury, with no immediate announcement regarding when he might resume competition. The withdrawal marks another setback for a player seeking to maintain his position atop the world rankings.