Jannik Sinner will make a definitive decision this Thursday about whether to compete at the Shanghai Masters, according to reports from Italy. The world No. 1 has been managing a right knee injury since winning Wimbledon in July and has missed more than two months of competition, including the entire North American tour and the US Open.
What is Sinner's current injury status?
Sinner has recovered from inflammation of the extra-articular tendon in his right knee and completed rehabilitation at J Medical in Turin. Recent training sessions in Monte Carlo have proceeded without setbacks, according to reports from Italy, suggesting the injury is on the mend. However, he still requires increased conditioning and higher-intensity training before returning to match play.
Why did Sinner skip Beijing?
The Italian withdrew from the China Open in Beijing, which was scheduled for late September, to continue his conditioning program rather than risk competing before he was fully prepared. His team decided that additional on-court preparation was necessary before his official return to the circuit.
What happens if Sinner is fit for Shanghai?
If Sinner feels ready after Thursday's assessment, he will travel to Shanghai for the Masters 1000 event running from October 5 to 18. If his team detects any remaining risk, they will postpone his return and wait for the European tour to conclude the season instead.
Sources
- Puntodebreak: Confirmed: Sinner will decide this Thursday whether to travel to Shanghai. Pedro de Pablos, 2026-09-30.
- Tennisuptodate.com: Jannik Sinner enters final stretch before comeback with top-10 training and F1 gift. 2026-09-24.
Reported from public sources.