Sinner and Draper ruled out of US Open by injuries
What Happened
Jannik Sinner will miss the US Open because of a right knee injury, ending his run of appearances at the tournament and leaving him out of the first Grand Slam he has skipped since his debut there in 2019. Great Britain’s Jack Draper is also out, with a bone bruise in his dominant left arm still causing problems.
Practical Impact
Sinner’s withdrawal matters because he arrives as world No 1 and was defending his Wimbledon title only last month, so his absence reshapes the draw and delays a possible New York rematch with Carlos Alcaraz, who is due back after a wrist injury. For Draper, the decision underlines how quickly a lingering arm problem can cut into a player’s schedule after only a couple of matches.
Counterpoints
Sinner said he had been back on court in Monte Carlo but realised he still needed more time to recover, suggesting the withdrawal is a medical call rather than a tactical one.
The combined absences also revive concern about the physical load on top players during a crowded tennis calendar.