Will Jannik Sinner compete in US Open 2025 singles event after Cincinnati collapse?

Carlos Alcaraz lifted the Cincinnati Open 2025 trophy after Jannik Sinner was forced to retire mid-match.

Jannik Sinner’s campaign took an unexpected turn at the Cincinnati Open 2025. Defending champion Sinner retired from his match due to illness. This forced the World No. 1 to withdraw from the US Open 2025 mixed doubles event just before their opening match.

In Cincinnati, Jannik Sinner struggled from the very first point and lost the first five games quickly. After being broken multiple times, he called for a medical timeout. While trying to catch his breath, he told the umpire, “I feel like I can collapse at any moment.”

Soon after, trailing 0-5, he walked to his chair and apologized to the crowd, with tears in his eyes, saying, “I’m sorry, guys, I can’t.”

Carlos Alcaraz, who lifted the American ATP 1000 trophy for the first time in Cincinnati, was visibly disappointed for Sinner. “It’s not the way I wanted to win,” Alcaraz said. “You’ll come back stronger and do what champions do—and you are a champion. I’m sorry.”

The loss was particularly tough for Sinner. He was aiming to extend a 12-match winning streak and an unbeaten run on hard courts. The 24-year-old Italian was also trying to become the first man since Roger Federer (2014 & 2015) to win consecutive Cincinnati titles.

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Why did Sinner withdraw from the US Open Mixed Doubles event?

Jannik Sinner was originally scheduled to play the mixed doubles at the US Open alongside Katerina Siniakova. However, due to his health and the need for recovery, he had to withdraw. After his shocking exit in Ohio, the four-time Grand Slam champion stated, “I need a couple of days’ rest now.”

Danielle Collins and Christian Harrison subsequently replaced the Sinner-Siniakova pair. The mixed doubles title was eventually claimed by doubles specialists Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori, who defeated the duo of Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud in the final.

Yesterday I didn’t feel great and I’m really sorry to disappoint you. Thank you so much to everyone supporting me on-site and from home, your support means the world ❤️ Congrats to @carlosalcaraz and his team, you’re having an incredible season and I wish you all the best for… pic.twitter.com/hBxvHixEsH

— Jannik Sinner (@janniksin) August 19, 2025

Will Jannik Sinner play the US Open 2025 singles draw?

Now, for the question, will Sinner play the final Grand Slam of the year or not? Despite his sudden collapse in Cincinnati and withdrawal from the mixed doubles event, the Italian confirmed he will compete in the singles draw at the US Open, starting August 25.

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“I love Grand Slams a lot—they are the main tournaments of my season and my career,” he said, aiming to bounce back in New York, where he is set to defend the crown.

“The US Open is going to be a tough tournament, but at the same time, I’m looking forward to it if I’m ready, physically and mentally. I will be ready to push, now a couple of days of recovery, and then we’ll get again back to work, and hopefully we’ll be ready. It is for sure the main goal here in the US. For now, recovery is the most important,” he added.

When asked what he needs to work on before heading to the US Open, Sinner said, “I need to work on my serve and my overall game.”

“The physical part is important, of course, but I also want to improve everything I can. Hopefully, I’ll be ready for the Open,” he explained.

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