Jannik Sinner officially withdrew from the 2026 US Open on August 23, 2026, citing a persistent knee injury that has hampered his recent performance.
The withdrawal significantly alters the men's draw, leaving Carlos Alcaraz as the primary favorite to win the title at Flushing Meadows.
Sinner's absence follows a string of injuries among top-ranked players, sparking a wider debate about the physical demands of the current ATP tour schedule.