Jannik Sinner

Jannik Sinner has ended his 2026 tennis season early due to a right knee injury, accepting the loss of the world number one ranking. Italian Davis Cup captain Filippo Volandri confirmed the star's priority is full recovery for 2027.

Alexander Zverev has secured the year-end world number one tennis ranking for the first time, becoming the first German player to achieve this historic milestone.

Tennis star Carlos Alcaraz criticized the overloaded ATP calendar and player burnout following Jannik Sinner's severe injury, sparking a debate among experts.

World number one Jannik Sinner is set to return from a knee injury at the China Open in Beijing next week, defending four titles in a tight race with Alexander Zverev.

Ahead of the US Open, Forbes released its 2026 earnings ranking: Jannik Sinner leads with $58 million, while Serena Williams' comeback places her in the top three. For the first time in history, women make up the majority of the top ten.

The Italian, who has not played since his victory at Wimbledon, announced that a right knee injury will prevent him from participating in the last Grand Slam of the season: 'I am very sad and disappointed, New York holds a special place in my heart.'

Former player Greg Rusedski raised a red flag ahead of the US Open. Novak Djokovic discusses the changes in his life: "Trying to balance being a tennis player, father, husband, son, and brother."

In light of Carlos Alcaraz's continued absence, concerns are also growing regarding the participation of the world number 1 in the final Grand Slam of the season at the end of the month, after he announced he would miss the Cincinnati tournament due to injury.

World number one Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the Cincinnati tournament, the final major event before the US Open. Carlos Alcaraz will also miss the tournament as he continues his recovery from injury.

The world number one is still recovering from a knee injury: "Not ready to compete." In Italy, it is estimated that he is expected to take part in the last Grand Slam of the year.

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are challenging the records set by the 'Big Three' of world tennis. While they still have a way to go to match Grand Slam titles, they are rapidly climbing the all-time prize money rankings.

Jannik Sinner will skip the Montreal tournament to recover after his Wimbledon victory. This decision has sparked criticism in Italy, where the world number one is being attacked for his lack of personality and his tax residency in Monaco.