Sinner Withdraws from U.S. Open | US News

US News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 21, 2026 · 1m

Jannik Sinner, the world’s top-ranked tennis player, has pulled out of the U.S. Open due to a lingering knee injury from his Wimbledon win — a major blow for fans and rivals alike. The 2023 champion, who’s already racked up 44 wins and six titles this season, was aiming to defend his crown in New York, where he also reached the final last year. His absence means no showdown with Carlos Alcaraz at Flushing Meadows — their last three Grand Slam finals have been epic clashes. Sinner admitted he wasn’t physically ready despite intensive rehab, and it’s his first Grand Slam miss since his 2019…