Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open on account of a proper knee harm, with the US Open now simply weeks away.
The world No. 1 had already pulled out of the Canadian Open in Montreal on July 24, however he didn’t reveal a particular harm on the time. Sinner mentioned he and his crew had determined to prioritise his well being after Wimbledon.
“We consider that is the fitting choice to prioritise my well being.”
Now, Sinner has confirmed that his proper knee has been bothering him and that he’s not able to compete in Cincinnati.
“My proper knee has been bothering me and although now we have been working laborious with my medical crew, I’ve to just accept that I’m not able to compete but.”
It means Sinner will miss each main North American hard-court occasions forward of the US Open, which begins on August 30. Carlos Alcaraz has additionally withdrawn from Cincinnati along with his wrist harm, so neither of the world’s prime two gamers could have performed in Canada or Cincinnati earlier than New York.
For Sinner, the precedence now could be to get the knee proper and be prepared for the US Open.
