Jannik Sinner set to have millions taken away because of little-known ATP Tour rule

Jannik Sinner will miss out on a huge prize money bonus, with Alexander Zverev in line to pocket the runner-up prize.

By Archie Griggs · Daily Express

Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Jannik Sinner stands to lose a £3.3 million ATP Tour bonus after missing three Masters tournaments due to injury.
Sinner ended his season early to rehab a persistent right knee injury sustained earlier this year.
Alexander Zverev displaced Sinner as world number one and is in line for a £1.88 million runner-up bonus.

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Jannik Sinner is set to miss out on a £3.3 million ATP Tour bonus due to missing three Masters tournaments during his injury-hit season. The Wimbledon champion cut short his campaign to recover from a right knee issue that also ruled him out of the US Open. Despite having the strongest overall record, the missed events disqualify him from claiming the top-performer financial prize.

Alexander Zverev has displaced Sinner at the top of the ATP rankings and is positioned to collect a £1.88 million runner-up bonus. To guarantee second place, Zverev needs a strong showing at the Paris Masters to outperform Arthur Fils.

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