Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the US Open mixed doubles event less than 24 hours after retiring from the Cincinnati Open final. The Italian was up against rival Carlos Alcaraz in the final but eventually had to retire after just 23 minutes when he was trailing 0-5.
Jannik Sinner’s US Open Mixed Doubles Withdrawal
Sinner was initially paired with Emma Navarro for the revamped tournament but with the American withdrawing, Kateřina Siniaková became his teammate. However, the Italian eventually withdrew from the event due to illness, as confirmed by the US Open’s official X handle.
The American duo of Danielle Collins and Christian Harrison will replace Sinner and Siniaková in the draw and they will lock horns with Alexander Zverev and Belinda Bencic in the first round.
“US Open Mixed Doubles Update: Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the Mixed Doubles event with an illness. The team of Siniakova/Sinner is replaced by Danielle Collins/Christian Harrison,” a statement from the New York Major read.
US Open Mixed Doubles Update: Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the Mixed Doubles event with an illness.
The team of Siniakova/Sinner is replaced by Danielle Collins/Christian Harrison.
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) August 19, 2025
Sinner’s opponent from the Cincinnati Open final. Carlos Alcaraz, is set to compete in the mixed doubles event at the US Open, where he will partner Emma Raducanu. Iga Świątek, the women’s singles champion at the WTA 1000 event will also compete in the tournament, where her partner is Casper Ruud.
Sinner on Cincinnati Final Disappointment
The Italian did not appear in a post-match press conference after retiring in the Cincinnati Open final. However, he did send a few quotes, claiming that he hadn’t felt at his physical best since the day before the final.
“Yes, of course, disappointed. Didn’t feel great from yesterday. Also during the night, I thought I would recover a bit better, but it was not the case. And I just tried to go out for the, for the fans, trying to give, you know, a match. You know, that’s the reason why I went on the court, but it was not meant to be for me today,” Sinner said.
The World No. 1 is next scheduled to compete at the US Open, where he is the defending champion. Sinner won his maiden title at the New York Major last year after beating Taylor Fritz in the final in straight sets. The Italian will aim to become the first man to win successive titles at the US Open since Roger Federer’s five successive triumphs from 2004-2008.
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