Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the Mixed Doubles event at the US Open. The world No.1 was due to enter the revamped format with Czech star Katerina Siniakova after his initial partner, Emma Navarro, pulled out in favour playing a WTA 500 event in Monterrey.
However, his place in the draw appeared in doubt following his Cincinnati Open final with Carlos Alcaraz on Monday. The 24-year-old looked desperately out of sorts as he trailed 5-0 in just 23 minutes, and sat with ice on head during changeovers. After the fifth game he called a medical timeout and head a lengthy discussion with his trainer.
In tears, Sinner then officially conceded the match. He apologised to the umpire and officials, and was heard saying that he “felt really bad” for the fans, raising his hands to them by way of apology.
Post-match, he said: “I’m super sorry to disappoint you. From yesterday I didn’t feel great, I thought I would improve but it came up worse. I tried to come out, to make it at least a small match, but I couldn’t handle more. I am very sorry for all of you.”
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