NEW YORK, 24 August, 2026 (News Desk): World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the US Open due to a right knee injury, the Italian tennis star announced on Friday.  Sinner said that despite working hard with his team and medical staff, he had been forced to make the difficult decision to miss this year’s tournament.The four-time Grand Slam champion said he had returned to the court in Monte Carlo over the past few days but realised that he needed more time to recover from his right knee problem. Sinner expressed his disappointment at missing the US Open, saying New York holds a special place in his heart and that he had been looking forward to competing in front of the tournament’s passionate fans.The withdrawal is a major setback for Sinner, who had been among the leading contenders for the men’s singles title. The announcement came a day after world No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz confirmed his return to competitive tennis after missing the previous four months due to a wrist injury. Sinner’s absence is expected to significantly reshape the US Open men’s singles draw and provide other leading players with an opportunity to challenge for the title.