World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has officially withdrawn from the US Open 2026, citing a knee injury, just one day after Carlos Alcaraz announced his return to the tournament.
The withdrawal also includes Jack Draper, who is sidelined with a similar injury, significantly altering the competitive landscape of the final Grand Slam of the season.
Sinner's absence is a major blow to the event, as fans were highly anticipating a potential clash between the top-ranked players at Flushing Meadows.