Jannik Sinner may delay his return and withdraw from Beijing

The last time we saw Jannik Sinner on a tennis court, he was holding the Wimbledon title in his hands, on July 12. Since then, he has not made an appearance, surpassing two months of absence due to an injury about which we still do not know much, and which could keep him out even longer, according to former Italian tennis player, Stefano Pescosolido, who suggests that his return could be postponed until the European indoor tour.

Sinner's season has been intense and non-stop since last March. The world number 1 has played practically everything until July, and his body seems to have suffered the consequences of the demanding schedule. That is why, thinking ahead to 2027, he may not take any risks if he does not feel in optimal condition to compete. His recent history in hot and humid conditions invites caution in the coming weeks.

It is precisely here that doubts arise about his presence in China. Jannik’s planned schedule involves going to Beijing to defend the title won last year and then attending the Masters 1000 in Shanghai. One option that presents itself is to extend his rest and make a comeback directly on indoor courts, possibly in Vienna, in October.

Sinner, his injury, and Pescosolido's doubts before Beijing

Stefano Pescosolido, former Italian player and regular analyst on the ATP circuit for Sky Sports, believes Sinner may choose the more conservative alternative. In his opinion, the world number one is now paying much more attention to his physical preparation and wants to avoid any setbacks that may compromise his major goals.

Pescosolido presents two scenarios. The first would be to maintain the usual plan and compete in Beijing and Shanghai. The second, much more cautious, would involve completely skipping the Asian tour and returning to the European indoor tournaments.

The main reason lies in the conditions he will face in China. High temperatures and, especially, humidity have caused significant problems for Sinner at different times in his career. Pescosolido recalls that the Italian physically struggled a lot in Shanghai last season, to the point of being unable to complete one of his matches and having to retire.

The former player believes that starting directly in Vienna would allow Sinner to compete in much more controllable conditions, gradually build rhythm, and prepare more reliably for the ATP Finals in Turin, which should be Jannik's final major goal. Additionally, the Italian would then have the whole preseason to shape his 2027 calendar, mainly focusing on the Grand Slams.

Will Sinner play in Asia?

“I think he is being a bit more careful from a physical standpoint now. He wants to avoid relapses,” Pescosolido explained in statements to Tuttosport. The Italian believes that the Grand Slams will influence a significant part of Sinner's decisions in the coming months.

“The Grand Slams are his main objective, and I imagine he wants to arrive in the best possible condition next year to try to win as many as he can. There are two options: Beijing and Shanghai, or start directly with the indoor tournaments,” he noted.

It is precisely this second possibility that generates the most uncertainty around his schedule. Pescosolido does not rule out that Sinner might decide not to travel to China at all to avoid conditions that have historically caused him problems.

“Last year, at the Masters 1000 in Shanghai, the conditions were difficult, and he had to retire due to cramps. He could skip the Asian tour and return in Vienna to be prepared for the ATP Finals and thus plan the next season as effectively as possible,” he added.

Desde Italia dejan dudas respecto al estado físico de Sinner y su regreso en Asia.

Stefano Pescosolido, extenista y analista actual de Sky Sport, dice que podría tardar otro mes más en volver.

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Sinner could protect his injury by skipping Beijing, but the number one would be at stake

The option to return directly on indoor courts would have clear physical advantages. Sinner has historically demonstrated that he adapts extraordinarily well to indoor conditions, having won ten titles in twelve finals played in these settings and winning the Vienna tournament twice.

The problem would be in the Ranking. Sinner is defending the title in Beijing, so an absence would automatically mean losing those points. Alexander Zverev would then have an important opportunity to close the gap in the battle to end the season as number one.

The pressure would not disappear when the circuit returns to Europe either. Sinner will have to defend a significant amount of points during the indoor tournaments after his great results last season in Vienna, Paris, and the ATP Finals.

Turin, in any case, appears as a priority event. Sinner already has his participation secured and will play again in front of his home crowd, so all signs indicate that his schedule for the coming weeks will be designed to arrive in the best possible condition.

Although he has already been seen training in Monte Carlo, these words increase doubts about seeing Sinner return in Asia. If he does, perhaps he will not do so in the best physical condition, but it could help him get back into rhythm for the end of the season. Regardless, and after what we have seen in 2026, Sinner will have to take very good care of his body to be as well-prepared as possible for the upcoming Grand Slams.
 

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