SINNER WILL NOT PARTICIPATE IN U.S. OPEN

WASHINGTON, AUGUST 21 /SRNA/ - World number one Jannick Sinner announced that he will not participate in the US Open for health reasons.

He said on social media that he has not fully recovered from a right knee injury, and that he made the decision after consulting with his team and doctors.

"Although I have worked hard with my team and doctors, we have to make the difficult decision that I will not be able to compete in the US Open this year," Siner said.

He stressed that he is sad and disappointed, as New York "holds a special place in his heart".

The US Open will begin on August 30 in New York and will run until September 13.