Jannik Sinner ends 2026 season for knee treatment, targets 2027 return
The world number one will miss the rest of the season, including the Finals, after deciding with his doctors to undergo treatment for his knee.
By Hushread Stories, written with AI from 8 outlets · First published 6 Oct 2026
In brief
- Jannik Sinner has announced that his 2026 tennis season is over because of a knee injury.
- The world number one has decided with his doctors to undergo a course of knee treatment.
- His ongoing right knee injury means he will also miss the Finals this season.
- Sinner plans to return to competition in 2027, with recovery now taking priority over playing.
- His withdrawal means Alexander Zverev will finish the season as world number one, according to reporting.
Timeline · 4 moments
Recovery takes priority over remaining tennis season
ABC Australia ↗Season withdrawal also rules Sinner out of Finals
La Repubblica ↗Course of knee treatment puts return in 2027
ANSA.it ↗Sinner announces in video that his season is over
Fanpage ↗How it started
A knee injury had already kept Jannik Sinner out of competition before he announced the end of his season, according to L'Équipe.
BBC Sport described the problem as an ongoing right knee injury. The latest decision takes him out of competition for the remainder of 2026, rather than just another tournament.
How it unfolded
On October 6, Sinner announced in a video that his season was officially over. Fanpage reported that he had decided, together with his doctors, to undergo a course of treatment for his knee.
The decision means he will not play again this year. ABC Australia reported that the world number one was prioritising recovery rather than competing through the rest of the season.
The withdrawal also rules him out of the Finals, according to La Repubblica. ANSA.it reported that he would not return until 2027.
Where it stands
Sinner's 2026 season is finished, with treatment now the immediate priority. Il Post reported that he will skip the remaining season because of the knee injury and return to play in 2027.
There is also a consequence for the rankings. L'Équipe reported that Sinner's decision means Alexander Zverev will end the season as world number one.
What to watch
The next question is when in 2027 Sinner will be ready to compete. The supplied coverage gives no specific return tournament or date, and does not detail the treatment schedule. ANSA.it reports only that he will undergo a course of treatment and will not be back before next year.
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