Jannik Sinner Withdraws from Cincinnati Open Due to Knee Injury

Summary

World number one Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open because of a right knee injury, saying he is not ready to compete despite medical treatment. World number two Carlos Alcaraz has also pulled out with a wrist injury ahead of the US Open.

Key Points
  • Jannik Sinner withdrew from the Cincinnati Open after consulting doctors and his team about a right knee injury.
  • Sinner had also missed the Montreal Masters and said he is prioritizing his health.
  • Carlos Alcaraz, the world number two, has also withdrawn from Cincinnati due to a wrist injury.
  • Both withdrawals come just before the US Open starts in New York on August 30.
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