Tennis: World number one Sinner will not play in 2026 due to knee injury

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

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Jannik Sinner has not competed in a tournament since winning at Wimbledon in July and will continue his recovery.

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  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:55:47 UTC.

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