Earlier this week the tennis world received some welcomed new when seven-time grand slam champion Carlos Alcaraz announced his return for the U.S. Just a day later, though, the men's tournament is losing one of its biggest stars. World No. 1 Jannik Sinner announced he won't be competing in the year's final grand slam tournament while he continues to nurse a knee injury.
"Even though I have been working hard with my team and my medical staff, we have now had to make the difficult decision that I will not be able to compete at the US Open this year," he said in a post on Instagram. "We have been back on court in Monte Carlo over the last couple of days and have realized that I still need more time to recover from my right knee issue. More WNBA: WNBA Star Shares ‘Concerning’ Reaction to Sophie Cunningham Controversy More WNBA: Fever President Sends Clear Message on Coach Stephanie White Amid Fan Tension "I’m obviously very sad and disappointed, as New York has a special place in my heart.
I was very much looking forward to coming back and playing in the electric atmosphere in front of the great fans there," he added. Sinner hasn't played since defeating Alexander Zverev last month to successfully defend his Wimbledon title. It will be the first time Sinner, 25, has missed a Grand Slam event since making his U.S.
He won his second career Grand Slam title at Flushing Meadows in 2024. More WNBA: Shaquille O’Neal Delivers Blunt Message to Caitlin Clark: ‘Toughen Up’
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