World No. 1 Jannik Sinner to Miss Rest of Year Due to Knee Injury

World No. 1 tennis player Jannik Sinner announced on Oct. 6 that he requires treatment for a right knee injury, ending his 2026 season. This decision means he will miss upcoming tournaments like the Shanghai Masters and will be unable to defend his titles at the Paris Masters and the ATP Finals. Sinner is prioritizing his long-term health and aiming to return at full strength.

• Jannik Sinner, the World No. 1 tennis player, will miss the remainder of the 2026 season due to a right knee injury.
• He will undergo a course of treatment, as decided with doctors, to focus on his long-term health.
• Sinner will miss the Shanghai Masters and cannot defend his titles at the Paris Masters and ATP Finals.
• The ATP Finals are held in Turin, close to Sinner’s hometown.