The exact injury Sinner has in his knee is revealed
A lot has been said about Jannik Sinner and his knee injury, until we finally have confirmed information revealing what the Italian has and when he might return to competition.
Although Jannik Sinner will not be at the US Open, the latest information about his physical condition invites optimism. The world number one is dealing with a problem in his right knee that, according to Sky Sport, is not serious and corresponds to an extra-articular tendon inflammation, considered the least dangerous type. So, why isn't he in New York?
That decision to withdraw from the season's last Grand Slam allows him to face recovery without the pressure of having to arrive in New York at any cost. Time is exactly what he needs, the most valuable resource during a recovery period. Sinner is currently in Turin, where he is completing a week of treatments with his doctors. The Italian began this process last Monday and must assess with his team whether to extend the therapies for another week and when he can start gradually increasing his work on the court.
As the article rightly states, the goal is not to rush the timelines but to ensure that the inflammation completely disappears before returning to competition. The type of injury Sinner is suffering from primarily requires rest, therapies, and a training load adapted to his progress. Although it is not considered serious, it could become a more significant issue if forced too soon. Precisely for that reason, participating in such a demanding tournament as a Grand Slam would have meant taking an unnecessary risk.
Not playing the US Open, Sinner's smartest decision
The withdrawal from the US Open was a painful decision for the Italian, but also a long-term bet. Sinner arrived at this part of the season after winning Wimbledon for the second consecutive time and with limited preparation on hard courts. Trying to compete with little training and discomfort in his knee would have affected both his performance and the evolution of the injury.
Now, the absence in New York completely changes the timelines. Sinner no longer needs to be prepared for a specific date and can gradually regain his rhythm, preventing an initially minor inflammation from turning into a major problem.
There is still no definitive date for the world number one's return. The evolution of the therapies and physical work will determine when he can start training normally and subsequently compete. The first hypothesis points to his return during the Asian tour, with Beijing and Shanghai as possible destinations starting at the end of September. Sinner's main goal for the end of the year is the ATP Finals in Turin, although the priority now is to fully recover his knee and return when he is ready.
This is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Se revela la lesión exacta que tiene Sinner en la rodilla