Jannik Sinner, the world’s top-ranked tennis player, is downplaying concerns about a lingering hip issue as he prepares to hit the courts at the Cincinnati Open. Despite battling this injury for a couple of months, Jannik Sinner, 22, is focused on his return to form as he gears up for the U.S. Open.
The hip problem, which first surfaced in May during the Madrid tournament, seemed to flare up again during Sinner’s unexpected quarter-final loss to Andrey Rublev in Montreal. However, Sinner attributes this to the intensity of recent matches, especially after he had to skip the Paris Olympics due to tonsillitis.
“I feel good. I missed nearly a week of practice, but after playing two or three days in a row, the extra workload might have impacted the hip,” Jannik Sinner explained. “But I’m not worried. The hip feels fine, and I’m eager to get back on court here.”
As the Australian Open champion, Sinner acknowledges that the conditions in Cincinnati can be challenging. Yet, he sees this as a valuable opportunity to fine-tune his game ahead of the U.S. Open takes place from August 26 to September 8.
“Playing here is usually challenging due to the conditions, but I’m excited to see how I perform this year. It’s a great test,” said Sinner, who will face either Tallon Griekspoor or Alex Michelsen in his opening match.
Jannik Sinner also emphasized the importance of the Cincinnati Open as a confidence booster for the U.S. Open. “This tournament is crucial. It’s the last Grand Slam of the year, so every match here matters. We take it day by day, and I’m hopeful to show some good tennis,” he added.
With his eyes on the prize, Jannik Sinner is ready to push through any obstacles and make his mark in Cincinnati.
