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World No 1 Sinner withdraws from Shanghai Masters as knee injury lingers

World No 1 Sinner withdraws from Shanghai Masters as knee injury lingers

Summary

Top tennis player Jannik Sinner has pulled out of the Shanghai Masters because of a knee injury. He has not played since winning Wimbledon in July and is still recovering.

Key Facts

  • Jannik Sinner is ranked world number one in tennis.
  • He has been sidelined by a knee injury since July.
  • Sinner won Wimbledon men’s singles in July.
  • He missed the US Open and the ATP 500 event in Beijing.
  • Sinner announced his withdrawal from the Shanghai Masters on Instagram.
  • The Shanghai Masters runs from October 11 to 18.
  • Other top players in the tournament include Novak Djokovic, Alexander Zverev, and Carlos Alcaraz.
  • Sinner won the Shanghai Masters in 2024 by beating Djokovic in the final.
  • Alexander Zverev has a chance to become world number one if he wins the Beijing and Shanghai tournaments.
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