World number one Sinner to miss Cincinnati Open
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.
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"After consulting with my doctors and my team, I have to announce that I need to withdraw from the Masters 1000 tournament in Cincinnati."
— Jannik Sinner , Athlete
"My right knee has been bothering me and even though we have been working hard with my medical team, I have to accept I'm not ready to compete yet."
— Jannik Sinner , Athlete
"I'm very disappointed not to be able to play in Cincinnati."
— Jannik Sinner , Athlete
Key People
Alexander Zverev is a German professional tennis player who recently won his first Grand Slam title at the French Open.
Carlos Alcaraz is a Spanish professional tennis player who is considered one of the rising stars of the sport.
Jannik Sinner is an Italian professional tennis player known for his powerful play and young talent.
A Serbian professional tennis player and widely regarded as one of the greatest of all time.
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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.
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