Italian star Jannik Sinner pulls out of US Open due to ongoing knee injury
- Posted Sat 22 Aug 2026 at 7:33amSat 22 Aug 2026 at 7:33amJannik Sinner's right knee injury has sidelined him since winning his Wimbledon title.
- (Getty Images: Susan Mullane)In short:Jannik Sinner has pulled out of the US Open after failing to recover from a knee injury.
- It is the first time the Italian champion has missed a Grand Slam tournament since 2019.
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- Posted Sat 22 Aug 2026 at 7:33amSat 22 Aug 2026 at 7:33amJannik Sinner's right knee injury has sidelined him since winning his Wimbledon title.
- (Getty Images: Susan Mullane)In short:Jannik Sinner has pulled out of the US Open after failing to recover from a knee injury.
- It is the first time the Italian champion has missed a Grand Slam tournament since 2019.
Sources: Al Jazeera, ABC Australia