Sinner Out Of Cincinnati Open
World number one Jannik Sinner withdraws from Cincinnati Open with knee injury, focusing on US Open preparation, as world number two Carlos Alcaraz also pulls out with wrist injury
World number one Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open due to a right knee injury. The 24-year-old Italian, who won his fifth Grand Slam title at Wimbledon last month, is not ready to compete yet and is focusing on getting ready for the US Open, which starts on August 30.
Sinner's withdrawal follows that of world number two Carlos Alcaraz, who is also injured with a wrist injury. This is the second tournament Sinner has pulled out of, after also missing the Canadian Open.
The Cincinnati Open main draw begins on August 13, and Sinner's absence will be felt in the tournament. Sinner had previously won the Cincinnati title in 2024 and finished runner-up to Carlos Alcaraz last year.
Sinner stated that he has been working hard with his medical team, but his right knee is still bothering him. He expressed disappointment at not being able to play in Cincinnati, but is looking forward to competing in the US Open.
The US Open is set to start on August 30, and the average get-in price for the tournament has increased to $322, up from $256 at the same point last year. With Sinner and Alcaraz's withdrawals, the field in Cincinnati has been further depleted, making the tournament even more unpredictable.
## What's Next The Cincinnati Open and Montreal Masters are the two principal warm-up events ahead of the US Open. Sinner's withdrawal from these tournaments may affect his preparation for the final Grand Slam of the season. However, he is prioritizing his health and focusing on getting ready for the US Open, which will be his main goal in the coming weeks.
