Jannik Sinner Undergoes Shockwave Therapy After Withdrawing from Cincinnati Open

Jannik Sinner, the world No. 1, has withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open due to a knee issue. The 24-year-old Italian tennis star announced his withdrawal on Sunday, sparking concerns about his fitness going into the US Open.

What happened?

Sinner had already skipped the Canadian Open, but this was a planned decision to give himself some extra time to rest following his Wimbledon title defence. However, the five-time Grand Slam champion has now admitted that he is not ready to compete after experiencing discomfort in his knee in recent weeks.

Why it matters for Jannik Sinner

Sinner's decision to miss the Cincinnati Open means that he will begin his US Open campaign without having played any matches on a hard court in the build-up. His last appearance came on the grass courts of Wimbledon, where he beat Alexander Zverev in the final to retain his title.

What comes next?

Sinner is currently undergoing a course of shockwave therapy, which was prescribed to him during a physio visit in Milan before he decided to miss the Cincinnati Open. The non-surgical treatment uses sound waves to target damaged tissues in the affected area. These are non-electric shockwaves which speed up the recovery process.

Sinner will now reportedly spend up to six days visiting the J Medical centre in Turin to complete his recovery, but is still expected to compete in the upcoming US Open. The world No. 1 could even get to New York earlier than planned to prepare for the final Grand Slam tournament of the season.

Key Takeaways:

• Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open due to a knee issue.
• Sinner is undergoing shockwave therapy to aid in his recovery.
• The Italian tennis star is expected to compete in the US Open.
• Sinner will begin his US Open campaign without having played any matches on a hard court in the build-up.
• The world No. 1 could get to New York earlier than planned to prepare for the final Grand Slam tournament of the season.

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