Tennis World No. 1 Jannik Sinner to Miss Rest of 2026 Season Due to Knee Injury

Tennis world No. 1 Jannik Sinner announced he will miss the remainder of the 2026 season due to ongoing inflammation and an injury in his right knee, prioritizing long-term recovery.

Key points

• Sinner has not competed since winning the Wimbledon final against Alexander Zverev in July.
• He previously withdrew from the U.S. Open because of the right knee injury.
• Medical professionals and Sinner decided on a formal treatment course, risking his No. 1 ranking during his absence.

Why it matters

The absence of the world's top-ranked male tennis player for the rest of the season significantly impacts the competitive landscape of professional tennis and the race for the year-end ranking.