Sinner out for rest of season with knee injury

World number one Jannik Sinner will not play again in 2026 because of an ongoing right knee injury.

By Amy Lofthouse · BBC Sport

Published: Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at 9:06 AM

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Jannik Sinner has ended his 2026 season early to undergo treatment for a right knee injury.
The world number one has not competed since winning Wimbledon in July 2026.
Alexander Zverev is expected to replace Sinner as the year-end world number one.

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World number one Jannik Sinner has decided to end his 2026 season early due to a persistent right knee issue. The 25-year-old Italian has not competed since successfully defending his Wimbledon crown in July. Sinner explained on Instagram that he and his medical team agreed he needs a course of treatment to protect his long-term career.

Sinner enjoyed a dominant year, posting a 44-3 match record and securing six titles across all surfaces. Because he cannot defend his late-season ranking points from China, Vienna, Paris, and the ATP Finals, second-ranked Alexander Zverev is positioned to take over the world number one ranking by year's end.

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