Sport · Malaysia Bureau
World No.1 Sinner ruled out for season with knee injury
Italian tennis champion Jannik Sinner has ended his season prematurely due to a knee injury, just weeks before the ATP Finals in Turin. The 25-year-old's withdrawal marks a significant blow to his title defence at the prestigious year-end tournament.
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Sinner's announcement to step back from competitive play comes approximately one month ahead of the ATP Finals, where he was scheduled to defend his championship title. The top-ranked player cited the knee injury as the reason for his decision to prioritise recovery over continued competition.
The injury forces Sinner to miss the remainder of the professional calendar following his dominant season at the top of the rankings. His absence from Turin represents a notable shift in the ATP Finals landscape, as defending champions typically feature prominently in the tournament's final stretch.
The 25-year-old Italian's decision to withdraw underscores the increasing emphasis on player welfare and managing injuries throughout gruelling professional seasons. Sinner has not disclosed specific details regarding the severity of the injury or a projected timeline for his return to full competition.
His withdrawal opens opportunities for other top-ranked players to claim points and positioning ahead of the ATP Finals. The tournament organisers will likely adjust their scheduling and promotional plans following the world No.1's withdrawal from the season-concluding event.