Tennis: World number one Sinner will not play in 2026 due to knee injury
Summary
Jannik Sinner, the world’s number one men’s tennis player, will skip the entire 2026 season to treat a knee injury. He aims to fully recover before starting training again for 2027.Key Facts
- Sinner has a knee inflammation injury that has kept him out since winning Wimbledon in July.
- He will follow a treatment plan during 2026 and will not compete in any tournaments that year.
- This includes missing important events like the Paris Masters, ATP Finals, and the Davis Cup Final 8.
- Sinner posted an update on Instagram, saying he wants to focus on his long-term career and return strong.
- He won the ATP Finals in Turin in 2025 and the Shanghai Masters in 2024.
- Sinner has not played since his Wimbledon win and withdrew recently from the Shanghai Masters.
- He risks losing his number one ranking during his time off but may return in early 2027.
- Germany’s Alexander Zverev has won two Grand Slam titles recently and is close to the top ranking.
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