Jannik Sinner Announces End to Season Due to Knee Injury

Tyler Longview, TX, October 6, 2026 —

Tennis world No. 1 Jannik Sinner has announced that he will not compete for the remainder of the calendar year, citing ongoing knee inflammation and a prior injury to his right knee. The announcement was made from Monaco.

Sinner’s decision means he will be sidelined for the upcoming tournaments that conclude the ATP season. The specifics regarding the exact nature or severity of the inflammation, beyond it being ongoing, were not detailed. Information about the timeline or circumstances of the previous right knee injury was also not provided.

The Italian player ascended to the top ranking in the ATP rankings earlier this year, marking a significant achievement in his career. His withdrawal from competition is expected to impact the latter stages of the season’s tournaments.

Details concerning his rehabilitation plans or a potential return date for the next season were not disclosed in the announcement. The contractor’s name was not provided. The fine amount was not provided. The permit status was not provided. The inspection outcomes were not provided. The code violations were not provided.

The duration of the inflammation and the preceding injury are the stated reasons for his inability to continue competing through the end of the year. Further updates on his condition are anticipated in the future.

Story summarized from the original created by Associated Press on www.ketk.com, see more information here.

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