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Sinner to miss rest of 2026 season with knee injury
October 6, 2026 at 11:31 AM · Updated 10d ago
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AJAl Jazeera English
Tennis: World number one Sinner will not play in 2026 due to knee injury
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Jannik Sinner to miss rest of year due to knee inflammation - ESPN
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BNBBC News
Jannik Sinner: World number one ends season early with knee injury
(opens the publisher’s site)Top-ranked Jannik Sinner has ended his 2026 season early to undergo treatment for inflammation in his right knee, announced in a video message Tuesday.
- Sinner announced Tuesday that he and his doctors decided he needs treatment for his knee, officially ending his 2026 season.
- He has not played since defeating Alexander Zverev in the Wimbledon final in July and withdrew from the US Open with the knee injury.
- He will also miss the Shanghai Masters, Paris Masters, ATP Finals, and Italy's Davis Cup Final 8 campaign.
- His management team said the treatment follows medical advice, to allow recovery before preparing for 2027.
- Sinner risks losing his world number one ranking during his absence but could return for the Australian Open starting January 17.