Sinner withdraws from Cincinnati Open as knee injury raises US Open fears

World number one Jannik Sinner withdraws from this week's Cincinnati Open because of a knee injury, but still expects to be fit for the US Open later this month. 1 Jannik Sinner on Sunday said he's dealing with a bothersome right knee and will not play in the Cincinnati Open. World No 1 out of tournament with knee injuryItalian trying to stay fit for US Open which starts 30 AugustThe World No 1, Jannik Sinner, has pulled out of the Cincinnati Open due to a right knee injury, the Italian announced on Sunday.“After consulting with my doctors and my team, I have to announce that I need to withdraw from the Masters 1000 tournament in Cincinnati,” he said in a statement posted on the ATP website.

“My right knee has been bothering me and even though we have been working hard with my medical team, I have to accept that I’m not ready to compete yet.” Continue reading... Number one ranked player in men's tennis will miss the tournament due to a knee issue, he says via organisers. Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open with an injury to his right knee.