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Tennis: World number one Sinner will not play in 2026 due to knee injury

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Jannik Sinner, currently ranked world number one in men's tennis, will not compete again in 2026 as he continues to recover from a knee injury sustained after winning Wimbledon in July. His team stated that treatment for his knee inflammation requires him to take the season off to ensure full recovery before preparing for 2027. Sinner has missed several tournaments since Wimbledon, including the US Open and ongoing events like the ATP 500 in Beijing, and will also skip upcoming events such as the Paris Masters and ATP Finals.
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World number one tennis player Jannik Sinner will miss the rest of the 2026 season due to a knee injury that has kept him out since winning Wimbledon in July. The Italian announced his decision on Instagram and stated he needs treatment for inflammation in his right knee, aiming to recover fully before preparing for 2027. Sinner's absence leaves Alexander Zverev, who trails by 1,280 points, likely to replace him as the world number one by year-end. Sinner won five Masters titles consecutively between March and May this year and claimed several high-profile tournaments last year, including Wimbledon and the ATP Finals in Turin. His decision underscores the importance of long-term health over short-term gains in his career.

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“Article A specifically mentions Sinner's withdrawal from the Shanghai Masters in October, while Article B suggests a broader cessation of play for the remainder of 2026 due to injury.”
Al Jazeera
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“While both articles discuss Jannik Sinner's withdrawal due to a knee injury, Article A specifically mentions his absence from the Shanghai Masters in October 2026, while Article B states he will not play again in 2026 without specifying a particular tournament.”
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4Asian Games China Open Grand Slam Shanghai Masters Wimbledon

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Sinner PERSON · 7× Jannik PERSON · 2× 4Gauff PERSON · 1× 4Sabalenka PERSON · 1× Alex Eala PERSON · 1× Carlos Alcaraz PERSON · 1× Instagram ORG · 1× Jannik Sinner PERSON · 1× Rybakina PERSON · 1× Turin GPE · 1×

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Recommended Stories list of 4 items- list 1 of 4Gauff hits back at ‘insane’ racist abuse after replayed point at China Open - list 2 of 4Sabalenka, Rybakina handed shock defeats at China Open tennis - list 3 of 4World No 1 Sinner withdraws from Shanghai Masters as knee injury lingers - list 4 of 4Asian Games: Alex Eala out of gold medal contention after semifinal loss “The decision has been made to have the treatment now to give Jannik the necessary time to recover before beginning preparations for 2027.
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🔮 World number one men’s tennis player Jannik Sinner will not compete again in 2026 after opting to continue his recovery from a knee injury that has kept him out of action since his triumphant Wimbledon campaign in July.
2026-10-06 · Al Jazeera
Tennis: World number one Sinner will not play in 2026 due to knee injury · assertive framing

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World number one men’s tennis player Jannik Sinner will not compete again in 2026 after opting to continue his recovery from a knee injury that has kept him out of action since his triumphant Wimbledon campaign in July. asserted
that → compete → July
The five-time Grand Slam winner will “follow a course of treatment for inflammation in his knee”, Sinner’s team said in a statement on Tuesday. asserted
team → follow → Tuesday
Recommended Stories list of 4 items- list 1 of 4Gauff hits back at ‘insane’ racist abuse after replayed point at China Open - list 2 of 4Sabalenka, Rybakina handed shock defeats at China Open tennis - list 3 of 4World No 1 Sinner withdraws from Shanghai Masters as knee injury lingers - list 4 of 4Asian Games: Alex Eala out of gold medal contention after semifinal loss “The decision has been made to have the treatment now to give Jannik the necessary time to recover before beginning preparations for 2027. asserted
decision → hit → 2027
As a result, Jannik will be unable to compete again during the 2026 season.” asserted
Jannik → compete → season
Sinner also posted the update on his personal Instagram account, where he recounted ending last year on a high after retaining his ATP Finals title in Turin as he battled past then world number one Carlos Alcaraz. asserted
he → post → Alcaraz
“But at the moment, I also need to think about my long-term career,” he said in a video posted on Instagram. asserted
he → need → Instagram
“I will do everything possible to get back to 100 percent [and] I hope to see you very, very soon on court again.” asserted
I → get → court
Sinner, 25, has not played since his triumph at the All England Club, missing the North American hardcourt swing, including the US Open, and the ongoing ATP 500 event in Beijing. asserted
Sinner → play → Beijing
He announced last week that he was withdrawing from the Shanghai Masters, which he won in 2024 after defeating Novak Djokovic in the final. asserted
he → announce → final
Now he will also miss the Paris Masters and the ATP Finals in November. asserted
he → miss → November
Plus, he will not be able to play for Italy, the host nation and three-time defending champion, in the Davis Cup Final 8. asserted
he → play → Final
Sinner risks losing the top ranking while he’s out. asserted
he → risk → ranking
But if Sinner does return at the start of next year, he could play the Australian Open – the next Grand Slam – which starts January 17. uncertain
which → return → Open
He enjoyed a 30-match winning streak this year before his meltdown in a second-round defeat at the French Open amid a Paris heatwave. asserted
He → enjoy → heatwave
Sinner’s main rival missed four and a half months this year due to a right wrist injury. asserted
rival → miss → injury
Meanwhile, Germany’s Alexander Zverev won two of the four Grand Slam titles and is nearing the No 1 ranking. asserted
Zverev → win → ranking
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