Jannik Sinner Withdraws From US Open 2026 With Knee Injury, Clearing Path For Djokovic
NEW YORK, Aug 25 (Source Reporters) — World No 1 Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the US Open 2026 with a right knee injury, missing the final Grand Slam of the season, organisers confirmed.
By Source Reporters Newsdesk
Fri, 28 August 2026 · 1 min read
NEW YORK, Aug 25 (Source Reporters) — World No 1 Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the US Open 2026 with a right knee injury, missing the final Grand Slam of the season, organisers confirmed.
The US Open announced the withdrawal on its official channels on Friday, with Sky Sports reporting that the Italian will sit out Flushing Meadows entirely (Sky Sports, USOpen.org). The BBC also reported that Britain's Jack Draper withdrew from the New York event with a knee injury.
Sinner's exit opens the draw for Novak Djokovic, who is chasing a 25th major title, per the tournament's own preview coverage. Carlos Alcaraz, returning from injury, heads the men's field alongside the in-form Arthur Fils, who won his first Masters 1000 crown in Cincinnati on Sunday after beating Frances Tiafoe in three sets (ATP Tour).
In the women's event, Coco Gauff arrives with momentum after defeating Jessica Pegula in straight sets to claim her second Cincinnati title (Sky Sports). Main-draw scores from New York were not yet confirmed at the time of writing.
### FAQs
**Why is Jannik Sinner missing the US Open 2026?**
A right knee injury, according to tournament organisers and multiple outlets.
**Who benefits most from his withdrawal?**
Coverage points to Novak Djokovic's bid for a 25th Grand Slam title.
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