Jannik Sinner, the world No. 1 and reigning US Open singles champion, recently shocked tennis fans by withdrawing from the US Open mixed doubles event. This withdrawal came just a day after he was forced to retire in the Cincinnati Open final due to illness. Let’s see what exactly happened and why Sinner had to pull out of this exciting new doubles format.
Why Did Jannik Sinner Withdraw?
Jannik Sinner’s health took a hit at a crucial moment. During the Cincinnati Open final against Carlos Alcaraz, Sinner started feeling unwell the day before the match and couldn’t shake off the illness in time. The problem worsened as the match began, and he had to retire after falling behind 5-0 in the first set. After the match, Sinner expressed disappointment, saying, “I didn’t feel great from yesterday… I thought I would recover better overnight, but it was not the case.” It was clear that his physical condition wasn’t ready for the grueling tennis demands.
Because of this illness, Sinner also decided to withdraw from the US Open mixed doubles, which was scheduled to start just one day after his Cincinnati final. The tight schedule left him with little time to recover. Organizers confirmed that Sinner and his mixed doubles partner, Katerina Siniakova, one of the world’s top doubles players and an Olympic gold medalist, would not compete. Their spot was taken by the American duo Danielle Collins and Christian Harrison shortly before the matches began.
Will He Still Play Singles?
Jannik Sinner’s decision to focus on his health is understandable. He is especially keen on defending his US Open singles title, which starts soon after the mixed doubles event. “I love Grand Slams a lot,” Sinner said. “They are the main tournaments for my season and my career. The US Open is going to be tough, but I’m looking forward to it if I’m ready physically and mentally.” It’s clear that Sinner wanted to avoid risking his singles campaign by trying to push through illness in the mixed doubles.
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