Jannik Sinner makes a startling retirement confession
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Sinner addresses his state after retiring in the Cincinnati final and withdrawing from the US Open mixed doubles.
Jannik Sinner nearly quit tennis due to financial strain, vowing to retire if not ranked in the top 200 by age 23–24. He began earning at 18, fueling his rise to Italy’s top-ranked player.
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Carlos Alcaraz won the Cincinnati Open on Monday after Jannik Sinner was forced to retire due to illness. Alcaraz was already up big on Sinner, the World No. 1, when he had to retire. Sinner told the crowd that he hoped to play after feeling bad overnight, but he couldn't make it work.
As the tennis world gears up for the final Grand Slam of the year, all eyes are on Jannik Sinner and his fitness. The Italian star, currently ranked World No. 1, was forced to re
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India Today on MSNUS Open: Cheerful Jannik Sinner returns to practice after Cincinnati heartbreak
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner returned to practice at Arthur Ashe, easing fans' concerns after his Cincinnati withdrawal and signaling readiness to defend his crown at Flushing Meadows.
BENGALURU, Aug 22 (Reuters) - Defending champion Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are aiming for a third successive Grand Slam final meeting when they take their high-voltage rivalry to the U.S. Open while Novak Djokovic looks to foil the new generation as he hunts a 25th major.
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Sports Today on MSNTennis a costly dream? Jannik Sinner would have quit if not ranked top 200 by 24
Jannik Sinner revealed he would have quit tennis if he had not reached the top 200 by age 24. The story highlights the financial struggles faced by tennis players from modest backgrounds and contrasts it with Sumit Nagal’s challenges in India.
It leaves Sinner battling to recover in time for the US Open singles, which gets underway this weekend. He is the defending champion, having beaten Taylor Fritz in last year's final. He will be desperate to retain his crown but will need to be in top condition in order to stand the best chance of success.
Sinner retired with apparent illness in the first set of Monday's Cincinnati Open final against Alcaraz after digging a 5-0 deficit. Sinner remained on the court for the trophy ceremony and addressed his condition while speaking with the crowd. He didn't offer specifics, but said that he "didn't feel great."