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Jannik Sinner withdraws from the China Open because of lingering knee injury

PUBLISHED Sep 25, 2026, 8:51 AM ET

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World-ranked number one men's tennis player Jannik Sinner has officially announced his withdrawal from the upcoming China Open in Beijing due to a lingering right knee injury. Sinner has not competed on the professional tour since defeating Alexander Zverev to claim the Wimbledon singles title earlier this season, subsequently missing the U.S. Open as well. In a recorded video message released on social media, the Italian star expressed regret over being unable to defend his tournament crown from last year, noting that his physical conditioning and knee recovery have not reached a competitive level. Tournament organizers confirmed the withdrawal ahead of the event starting Wednesday. Sinner has not provided a definitive timeline for his eventual return to competition, leaving his participation in upcoming autumn tournaments such as the Shanghai Masters and Vienna open uncertain as rehabilitation continues.

By Ayesha A. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

On July 13 2025 Jannik Sinner won the Wimbledon final against Alexander Zverev.
On August 20 2025 Jannik Sinner officially withdrew from the U.S. Open tournament.
On September 26 2026 Jannik Sinner announced his withdrawal from China Open.
On September 30 2026 The China Open tournament begins in Beijing without Sinner.
On October 7 2026 The Shanghai Masters tournament begins with uncertain player participation.
On October 26 2026 The Vienna tournament begins later in the autumn season.
Medical evaluations will determine his readiness for late autumn ATP events.
Rehabilitation therapy will continue under professional sports medical supervision.
ATP ranking points will adjust following the missed tournament defense.
Future tournament entries depend strictly on subsequent knee recovery evaluations.

News Intelligence

Immediate US impact: American tennis fans experience fewer top tier player appearances.
Possible long-term US impact: Long-term rankings shift depending on prolonged player recovery periods.
Most affected groups: Tennis fans and tournament organizers in Beijing are most affected.
Reader priority: Readers should prioritize official ATP announcements over social media speculation.

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Left: Reports focus on athlete welfare and long-term physical management. Center: Reports focus strictly on official statements and ranking consequences. Right: Reports emphasize competitive pressure and missed defense opportunities.