India, Aug. 30 -- Jannik Sinner's sudden withdrawal from the US Open 2026 raised plenty of questions, but the nature of his knee problem is now clearer. The Italian, who was one of the favourites for the tournament, has been forced to miss the final Grand Slam of the season because of an issue with his right knee. However, the latest diagnosis suggests that there is no major damage to the joint itself.

Jannik Sinner Injury Update

According to a report by Sky Sports, Sinner is suffering from extra-articular tendinous inflammation in his right knee. In simple terms, the problem is related to inflammation in the tissues around the knee rather than inside the joint.

The positive news for Sinner is that there is no reported damage to his me...