
Sinner sidelined: knee injury keeps world No. 1 out of the US Open
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the US Open because of a knee injury, sidelining the top-ranked player and reshaping the field for the year’s final Grand Slam.
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World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the US Open because of a knee injury, sidelining the top-ranked player and reshaping the field for the year’s final Grand Slam.

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner withdraws from the US Open 2026 due to a right knee issue, having not played since Wimbledon; rival Carlos Alcaraz will compete after a wrist injury, and Sinner says he needs more time to recover despite a dominant 2026 season.

Jannik Sinner wore the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona reference 126515LN—an Everose gold, black-ceramic bezel Daytona with a Sundust dial—to celebrate back-to-back Wimbledon titles in 2025 and 2026, a watch that could join Rolex’s pantheon of nickname-worthy Daytonas, with a $44,800 MSRP and typical dealer scarcity.

Jannik Sinner beat Alexander Zverev in four sets (6-7, 7-6, 6-3, 6-4) to win Wimbledon, giving him five Grand Slams and setting up a potential Wimbledon–US Open double—the last player to pull it off was Novak Djokovic in 2018—as he heads into the North American hard-court swing, with Djokovic, Zverev and Carlos Alcaraz’s uncertain status shaping the rest of the season.

Jannik Sinner defended his Wimbledon title with a near-flawless display against Alexander Zverev, firing 15 aces and maintaining a high level throughout, prompting Jamie Murray to hail the Italian’s consistency. Zverev fought aggressively but couldn’t derail Sinner, who continues to impress as he heads to the North American hard-court swing, starting with the Canadian Open on August 1 and later Cincinnati.

Jannik Sinner defended his Wimbledon crown by defeating Alexander Zverev in four sets, delivering a high-quality performance that signals a renewed peak after a challenging Roland Garros and a difficult start on grass.

Jannik Sinner bounced back from a shock French Open exit to defend his Wimbledon title, beating Alexander Zverev in a four-set final in a display of resilience that underscored his continued ascent in the sport.

Jannik Sinner rallied from a set down to defeat Alexander Zverev 6-7(7), 7-6(2), 6-3, 6-4 in the Wimbledon final, defending his title and earning his fifth Grand Slam title. Zverev’s run to the final secures him world No. 2 and ends his bid for the Channel Slam, while Sinner remains the top-ranked player.

Top seed Jannik Sinner outlasted Alexander Zverev in a nearly four-hour Wimbledon final, prevailing 6-7(7), 7-6(2), 6-3, 6-4 to win back-to-back titles and his fifth major, while extending his 10-0 lead in head-to-head against Zverev.

Jon Wertheim’s Wimbledon 2026 wrap collects 50 quick takes—from Jannik Sinner defending his crown and Linda Nosková’s breakout to Djokovic’s veteran arc and a wave of rising players—while exploring doubles’ fragility, prize-money debates, sustainability concerns, injuries, and the sport’s broader evolution ahead of the U.S. Open.

Italy's Jannik Sinner defeated Alexander Zverev in four sets on Centre Court to defend Wimbledon, earning his fifth Grand Slam and his 100th win at the majors.

Jannik Sinner defeated Alexander Zverev 6-7(7-9) 7-6(7-2) 6-3 6-4 in 3h46m to defend his Wimbledon title, extending his domination over Zverev to 10 straight wins and securing back-to-back Wimbledon championships in a gripping All England Club final.

Jannik Sinner defends his Wimbledon title against Alexander Zverev in a Centre Court final, with Sinner aiming for back-to-back crowns while Zverev looks to back up his French Open triumph; Sinner has won nine straight against Zverev, and the match features high-stakes serves and long rallies as both try to claim major glory.

Jannik Sinner defeated Novak Djokovic 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in the Wimbledon semifinals to reach the final, where he will face Alexander Zverev, who arrives with confidence from the French Open and strong grass-court form.

Djokovic, after a straight-sets semi-final defeat to Jannik Sinner at Wimbledon, said he would like to play Wimbledon again at least once more, potentially in 2027 when he will be 40, while acknowledging Sinner’s superior performance and looking ahead to the US Open hard-court swing.