The 2026 US Open is underway in New York, but Jannik Sinner’s absence is being felt at Flushing Meadows. The World No. 1 and 2024 champion withdrew from the tournament due to a lingering right knee injury, and he has now broken his silence with an update for fans, saying his recovery is progressing.
Jannik Sinner Shares Emotional US Open Message as He Begins Recovery From Injury
Before the injury, Sinner was enjoying one of the best runs of his career. He entered late summer with a 44-3 record this year and won several major titles, including Wimbledon in July. However, a right knee injury forced him to miss tournaments in Montreal and Cincinnati, and he eventually withdrew from the US Open after failing to recover in time.
With the tournament now in its second round, Sinner shared his first public update since announcing his withdrawal. He posted photos of himself training indoors and wrote, “Missing the US Open this year is tough. I was looking forward to being back with the fans, seeing friends, and partners.
“I’ll also miss my time at @baccarathotels and the whole team who always makes me feel at home. New York has a special place in my heart. For now, back to recovery and working to come back stronger 💪🏻 Good luck to all the players! See you soon,❤️” he added in the caption.
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Sinner’s main rival and former world No. 1, Carlos Alcaraz, returned to competition after a more than four-month layoff due to a right wrist injury. At the US Open, Alcaraz first teamed up with 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams in mixed doubles before beating Roman Safiullin in straight sets in the first round and Jaime Faria in the second round of singles.
The 25-year-old Italian has won six titles in 2026, including five Masters 1000 trophies at Indian Wells, Miami, Monte Carlo, Madrid, and Rome, as well as defending his Wimbledon title. Beginning with last year’s Paris Masters, he set a record streak of six consecutive Masters 1000 titles, the first man to ever do that.
During this period, he also set a record with 34 consecutive wins in ATP Masters 1000 matches. The world No. 1 is now targeting a return to competitive action at the China Open in Beijing this month. The event is scheduled to take place from September 30 to October 6 at the Beijing Olympic Tennis Center.
