Difficult period for the best players in the world. The day after the announcement of Carlos Alcaraz’s withdrawal from the Masters 1000 in Rome, it is the turn of world number two Jannik Sinner to withdraw from the tournament which starts on Monday May 6 in the Eternal City. A package which represents a real heartbreak for the winner of the 2024 Australian Open, who had the opportunity to play for the first time in his country since his first Grand Slam title.
It is not easy to write this message 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’m very sad that I didn’t recover, as it’s one of my favorite tournaments in… pic.twitter.com/kZt63nHjaz
— Jannik Sinner (@janniksin) May 4, 2024
“It is not easy to write this message but after having discussed my hip problems with the doctors and specialists, I must announce that unfortunately I will not be able to play in Rome,” announced the 22-year-old Italian on his social networks. Obviously, I’m very sad that I didn’t get over it, it’s one of my favorite tournaments. 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 stop at the Foro Italico. Thank you for your messages of support which I really appreciate! Now I will work with my team and my doctors to be ready for Roland-Garros. See you soon,” he concludes.
Worrying in view of Roland-Garros?
Discomfort in his right hip since the start of the Masters 1000 in Madrid, Sinner was forced to withdraw before the quarter-final which was to pit him against Félix Auger-Aliassime on Thursday. A worrying situation, almost three weeks before the start of Roland-Garros (May 26 – June 9) but which can be explained by the quantity of matches already played by the world number two since the start of the season. In addition to his victory in Melbourne, the Transalpine also raised his arms in Rotterdam and Miami, in addition to two semi-finals in Indian Wells and Monte-Carlo.
Regarding the rest of the top 10, Novak Djokovic should make his return to competition in Rome, a tournament he has already won six times. On the other hand, doubt still hovers over the participation of Daniil Medvedev. The world number four also retired in Madrid with a hip problem.