Overview
- On Friday, Sinner posted a video saying his right knee is not yet ready to compete and that he will not travel to the China Open in Beijing.
- The announcement surprised tournament organisers who had publicly expected his arrival and had confirmed travel and accommodation plans.
- By skipping Beijing, Sinner will not defend the 500 ranking points from last year’s China Open title, narrowing his margin over Alexander Zverev.
- Media outlets now say Sinner’s participation in the remainder of the Asian swing, including Shanghai, is doubtful and that Vienna in late October is the earliest realistic return target.
- Sinner’s team has prioritised full recovery after tendinitis treated at J Medical in Torino and progressive on‑court tests in Monte Carlo, a strategy that could protect his long‑term season but risks late‑season ranking consequences.