Jannik Sinner will not participate in the Masters 1000 of Rome scheduled for next week at the Foro Italico. The 22-year-old from South Tyrol, number 2 in the world, has announced his withdrawal from the competition Italian internationals because of right hip problem which forced him to retire in Madrid before taking the field in the quarter-finals against Auger-Aliassime. That of Sinner, who in Rome aimed to shorten the distance from the top of the ATP rankings always led by Djokovic, is the second excellent forfeit that the main Italian tournament has to deal with, which yesterday had to record the absence of world number 3 Carlos Alcaraz. And the presence of the defending champion is also in doubt Daniil Medvedev.
Sinner, appointment in Paris
“It is not easy to write this message – writes Sinner – but after speaking again with the doctors and specialists about my hip problems I have to announce that unfortunately I will not be able to play in Rome. Obviously I am very sad that I have not recovered, being a of my favorite tournaments ever. I couldn’t wait to come back and play at home in front of the Italian crowd. I will still come to Rome for a few days and I will go to the Foro Italico. Thank you for your messages of support which I appreciate very much my team and the doctors to be ready for Roland Garros”, comments the Italian champion who at this point should return directly to Paris at the end of the month.
Sinner, the conditions and what changes in the race for world number 1 after retiring in Madrid
edited by the Sport editorial team
02 May 2024
Binaghi: “These things happen”
Sinner’s withdrawal is a bad blow for the Internazionali: “Sinner, I certainly heard it, sorry but these are things that happen even in the best families. It is right to fully respect Jannik who will be in Rome tomorrow and will speak (at 3pm, ed.). We wait 24 hours. It is right that he is the one to tell you what happened and how he feels” the words of the president of Federtennis Angelo Binaghi. “In any case, the Internationals will be record-breaking and this is due to a crazy moment we are experiencing – he added -. The passion for tennis does not change even if Jannik unfortunately cannot do this tournament. The trend and the numbers are incredible. We have many Italians in the race, we will cheer for the others.”
