By Richard Pagliaro | Friday, September 25, 2026
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Jannik Sinner isn’t able to compete but.
World No. 1 Sinner formally withdrew from the Beijing Open as a result of proper knee harm that pressured him out of the US Open.
The reigning Wimbledon champion stated his knee isn’t prepared for match play.
“I’m very sorry to announce I gained’t have the ability to play Beijing this 12 months,” Sinner stated in a social media submit. “My knee’s not there, the place I wish to be, and I’m not able to compete but.
“However I’ll do all the pieces doable to be there on court docket as quickly as I can. What I miss probably the most is in fact the event, the followers and the ambiance. I’ve had nice instances up to now successful the title final 12 months and I’m very disillusioned that I can not defend it this 12 months.”
— Jannik Sinner (@janniksin) September 25, 2026
A 12 months in the past, Sinner defeated Alex de Minaur and Learner Tien in succession to seize the Beijing Open championship.
The 25-year-old Sinner has not performed a match since his 6-7, 7-6, 6-3, 6-4 victory over Alexander Zverev within the Wimbledon last final July.
General, Sinner has posted a 44-3 document successful six titles in 2026.
The continuing proper knee harm has pressured Sinner out of Montreal, Cincinnati and the US Open as he tries to recuperate for the autumn swing.
