Overview

• Sinner retired from the Cincinnati final against Carlos Alcaraz after 23 minutes due to a viral infection, then withdrew from the US Open mixed doubles.
• Darren Cahill says Sinner feels better after two days off and is expected to hit on Thursday in New York, with the team confident about his status.
• The defending champion has arrived at Flushing Meadows and plans to focus on singles, with the main draw starting on August 24.
• Health experts cited typical recovery windows of three to five days for mild cases and up to two weeks or longer for more serious infections.
• Reports noted heat and humidity in Cincinnati may have exacerbated symptoms, and Alexander Zverev’s quick return in New York offered a hopeful comparison.