Sinner withdraws from Cincinnati Open with knee injury
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner pulls out of ATP Masters 1000 event citing right knee issues, joining defending champion Alcaraz in absence.
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Jannik Sinner, the world's top-ranked tennis player, withdrew from the Cincinnati Open on August 9, 2026, due to a right knee injury. This marks his second consecutive withdrawal from an ATP Masters 1000 event, despite having won the previous six straight tournaments in that category. Both finalists from the previous year's Cincinnati Open—Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz—will be absent from the tournament.
- World No. 1 Jannik Sinner withdrew from the Cincinnati Open due to a right knee injury on August 9, 2026.
- This is Sinner's second consecutive Masters 1000 withdrawal, ending a streak of six consecutive titles in that category.
- Both finalists from the previous year's Cincinnati final—Sinner and defending champion Carlos Alcaraz—will miss the tournament.
- The Cincinnati Open begins August 11, with singles championship matches scheduled for August 23.
How it unfolded
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Event Sinner announces Cincinnati withdrawal
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner withdraws from the Cincinnati Open citing a bothersome right knee injury.
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Report Media coverage of withdrawal
ESPN, Forbes, Al Jazeera, and other outlets report on Sinner's withdrawal and note that defending champion Carlos Alcaraz also pulled out, making both previous finalists absent.
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Analysis Second consecutive 1000-level withdrawal
Reports note this is Sinner's second straight Masters 1000 withdrawal, breaking a streak of six consecutive titles in that category.
What people are saying verbatim
“After consulting with my doctors and my team, I have to announce that I need to withdraw from the Masters 1000 tournament in Cincinnati. My right knee has been bothering me and even though we have been working hard with my medical team, I have to accept that I'm not ready to compete yet.”
Jannik Sinner · Forbes · Aug 8
“I'm very disappointed not to be able to play in Cincinnati and wish Bob [Moran] and his whole team a great and successful event. I can't wait to be back next year and I'm now focusing on getting ready for the U.S. Open.”
Jannik Sinner · Forbes · Aug 8
“Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from ATP-WTA 1000 Cincinnati, the second straight 1000 event he's pulled out of after having won the previous six in a row in the category.”
Ben Rothenberg, Tennis journalist · Mastodon · Aug 9, 11:40 AM
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World No. 1 Jannik Sinner (knee) withdraws from Cincinnati Open https://www. yardbarker.com/tennis/articles /world_no_1_jannik_sinner_knee_withdraws_from_cincinnati_open/s1_17058_44156026?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Yardbarker Sports @ yardbarker-sports-Yardbarker
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Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from ATP-WTA 1000 Cincinnati, the second straight 1000 event he’s pulled out of after having won the previous six in a row in the category. This time he’s cited a knee issue. Both last year’s finalists, Sinner and Alcaraz, will be absent.
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World No. 1 Jannik Sinner Withdraws From Cincinnati Open https://www. forbes.com/sites/adamzagoria/2 026/08/09/world-no-1-jannik-sinner-withdraws-from-cincinnati-open/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Sports @ sports-forbes