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Jannik Sinner Withdraws from Shanghai Masters Due to Knee Injury
WHY IT MATTERS
Sinner's withdrawal from the Shanghai Masters has significant implications for the world rankings, potentially paving the way for Alexander Zverev to claim the number one spot for the first time.
What happened
World number one Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the Shanghai Masters as he continues to recover from a knee injury sustained after winning the Wimbledon title in July. Sinner has not played since his Wimbledon victory, missing several tournaments including the US Open and the ongoing ATP 500 event in Beijing.
The Italian expressed his disappointment on Instagram, citing his love for playing in front of Shanghai fans.
Sinner's absence may boost Alexander Zverev's chances of finishing the season as world number one, as Zverev can move to the top of the rankings if he wins both the China Open and the Shanghai Masters.
PRIMARY SOURCES
Sinner withdraws from Shanghai Masters as knee injury lingers
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CORRECTIONS & UPDATES
- Revision 1 · Initial ingestion · Oct 3, 2026, 12:45 PM
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