Sinner's plan to reach the US Open
After withdrawing from the Masters 1000 events in Canada and Cincinnati, the Italian starts a countdown where he must manage every detail perfectly if he wants to arrive at the next US Open. This will be his roadmap.
After winning the first five Masters 1000 of the season, Jannik Sinner's body has prevented him from competing in the tournaments in Canada and Cincinnati. His knee has requested extra time, although what the Italian lacks right now is just that—more time. His main objective at the moment is to reach the US Open in full capacity.
The decision announced this afternoon means giving up one of the last major tests before the final Grand Slam of the year, but it responds to the desire not to rush a return that he still does not consider safe. “After consulting with the doctors and my team, I must announce that I am forced to withdraw from the Masters 1000 in Cincinnati,” Sinner explained on his social media with great sorrow. “My right knee is giving me some problems, and although we have worked hard with my medical team, I have to accept that I am still not ready to compete.”
More time for the knee
The Italian had initially considered the possibility of traveling to Ohio to defend the final he played there last year, but the evolution of the discomfort ultimately led to a change of plans. After being examined by physiotherapist Andrea Melegati in Milan, Sinner began a shockwave treatment that will continue over the next few days in Turin. The priority is to reduce inflammation and complete the recovery process without adding stress to an area that, according to information published by La Gazzetta dello Sport, shows no structural damage.
The withdrawal from Cincinnati will also allow him more time to prepare for the US Open, although the question at this hour is whether it will be enough. The current forecast is that Sinner can travel to the United States after turning 25 on August 16, and settle directly in New York. There he will have several days to re-test himself on the hard court, regain his feelings, and adapt to the conditions of Flushing Meadows, especially the heat and humidity.
Sinner, Wimbledon champion just a few weeks ago, was set to play in Cincinnati his first tournament since that victory, but now the calendar changes completely, confirming that life does not always have the same plans we propose. “I am very disappointed not to be able to play in Cincinnati, so now I will focus fully on preparing for the US Open,” the Italian acknowledged maturely.
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