Jannik Sinner Withdraws from Shanghai Masters Due to Knee Injury

Jannik Sinner, the world number one tennis player from Italy, has announced his withdrawal from the upcoming Shanghai Masters tournament as he continues to recover from a knee injury. Sinner has not competed since winning the Wimbledon men's singles title in July, missing both the US Open and the ongoing ATP 500 event in Beijing. In a statement on Instagram, Sinner expressed disappointment, stating, "Unfortunately, I won’t be able to play at the Rolex Shanghai Masters this year as I had hoped. I always enjoy playing in front of the Shanghai fans and I’m very sorry that I won’t be able to do so next week." The Shanghai Masters, which runs from October 11 to October 18, features a competitive field, including four-time champion Novak Djokovic, Alexander Zverev, Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev, Ben Shelton, Felix Auger-Aliassime, and defending champion Valentin Vacherot. Sinner previously won the Shanghai title in 2024, defeating Djokovic in the final. His absence may provide an opportunity for Zverev, who is currently positioned as Sinner's closest challenger for the top ranking. Zverev can ascend to the number one spot if he secures victories at both the China Open in Beijing and the Shanghai Masters.