ROME (AP) — Due to a hip injury, second-ranked Jannik Sinner stated on Saturday that he would not be participating in the Italian Open. This would deprive the competition of its most anticipated local player in decades.
Sinner has joined Carlos Alcaraz, who is ranked third, on the sidelines. A day earlier, the Spaniard had withdrawn from Rome because of a right forearm injury.
The 22-year-old Sinner lifted the Australian Open trophy in January, making history as the first Italian male to win a Grand Slam singles championship since Adriano Panatta did so at the 1976 French Open, almost fifty years ago.
Sinner guided Italy to its first Davis Cup victory since 1976 in November of last year.
Sinner posted in Italian on social media, “It’s not easy to write this message but after having talked with doctors and specialists about my hip problems again, I have to announce that unfortunately I can’t play in Rome.”
Due to a hip ailment, Sinner also pulled out of this week’s Madrid Open before reaching the quarterfinals.
Next week is the Italian Open.
Sinner stated, “Obviously, I’m very upset to have not recovered; this is one of my all-time favorite tournaments.” “I was ecstatic to perform in front of my Italian fans back home. In any case, I will still spend a few days in Rome and will make a visit to the Foro Italico.
Sinner continued, “I will now work with my team and physicians to be ready for Roland Garros.”
The second Grand Slam of the year, the French Open, gets underway on May 26.
Daniil Medvedev, ranked fourth, is also coping with a medical problem. He had to quit following his quarterfinal loss against Jiri Lehecka in Madrid after suffering an injury to his upper right thigh.
Though he did not participate in Madrid, top-ranked Djokovic is anticipated back in Rome. Rafael Nadal, who is anticipated to be playing in his final season on the tour, is also a record 10-time winner of the Italian Open.
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