Jannik Sinner recently withdrew from the Cincinnati final against Carlos Alcaraz due to a viral infection, raising concerns about his ability to defend his title at the US Open, but medical expert Steven Buchwald sees Sinner's withdrawal as a wise choice to ensure optimal recovery and performance for the upcoming tournament.

The No. 1-ranked Sinner, the defending champion in singles at Flushing Meadows, was supposed to compete in mixed doubles with Katerina Siniakova.

The 2025 US Open Tennis Championships is live from Queens, New York, as the top players from the men's and women's divisions compete for a Grand Slam title.

Sinner withdrew from the Cincinnati final on Aug 18 due to illness. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The 2025 US Open is due to take place between 24 August, 2025 - 7 September 2025. The field is led by defending champion Jannik Sinner. Sinner won his fourth Grand Slam title just last week when he beat Carlos Alcaraz in the Wimbledon final.

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Jannik Sinner’s preparations for the US Open ended in emotional scenes as he retired from the Cincinnati final after just five games and 23 minutes.