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No. 1 Jannik Sinner extends absence by withdrawing from Shanghai Masters

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Jannik Sinner, currently ranked number one in tennis, has withdrawn from the Shanghai Masters due to a knee injury. He last played and won against Alexander Zverev at Wimbledon but withdrew from the U.S. Open for the same reason. In an Instagram post on Saturday, Sinner expressed his disappointment about not being able to play in front of the Shanghai fans this year and hopes to return next year.

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Jannik Sinner, the world's top-ranked tennis player, has withdrawn from the Shanghai Masters due to an ongoing knee injury. This follows his absence from the US Open and his failure to defend his title at the China Open in Beijing earlier this month. Sinner last played in July when he won Wimbledon before withdrawing from subsequent tournaments. He expressed disappointment on Instagram about missing another opportunity to play in front of Shanghai fans, noting that while he is committed to a full recovery, he hopes to return next year. The tournament, which runs from October 10 to October 18, features other top players such as Novak Djokovic, Alexander Zverev, and Carlos Alcaraz among others.

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SHANGHAI (AP) — Top-ranked Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the Shanghai Masters as he deals with a knee problem. asserted

he → rank → problem

Sinner has not played since beating Alexander Zverev in the Wimbledon final. asserted

Sinner → play → final

He withdrew from the U.S. Open because of a right knee injury. asserted

He → withdraw → injury

“Unfortunately, I won’t be able to play at the Rolex Shanghai Masters this year as I had hoped,” the Italian wrote on his Instagram account Saturday. asserted

Italian → play → account

“I always enjoy playing in front of the Shanghai fans and I’m very sorry that I won’t be able to do so next week. asserted

I → enjoy → fans

I’m looking forward to seeing you again next year!” asserted

I → look → you

Sinner announced last week that he wouldn’t be able to defend his China Open title in Beijing, saying “my knee is not there where I would like to be and I am not ready to compete yet, but I will do everything possible to be there on court as soon as I can.” ___ asserted

I → announce → court

No. 1 Jannik Sinner extends absence by withdrawing from Shanghai Masters

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