Tennis star Jannik Sinner has caused a ripple of health fears through the tennis world after a series of scans were performed on his right knee at a specialist clinic in Milan on Saturday. Reports emerging from Eurosport Italy and Corriere della Sera say the 24-year-old Italian, the recent Wimbledon winner, attended the state-of-the-art orthopedic clinic where his knee was examined by famed sports medicine expert, Professor Gianluca Melegati. Sinner has pulled out of the Canadian Masters to allow his knee to rest after his Wimbledon success. But his secretive medical appointment suggests he has an issue that is being closely watched. Consequently, Sinner’s participation in the upcoming Cincinnati Masters 1000 remains in doubt, although his primary goal of competing at the US Open remains intact.
🤔 ¿QUÉ LE PASA A JANNIK SINNER?
El N°1 del mundo encendió las alarmas tras realizarse chequeos médicos de urgencia en Milán por molestias en la rodilla derecha.
Luego de bajarse de Montreal para descansar, su presencia en el Masters 1000 de Cincinnati quedó en duda. pic.twitter.com/p6WUCxfWwR
— Tiempo De Tenis (@Tiempodetenis1) August 6, 2026
Cincinnati Masters Participation In Doubt Following Specialized Orthopedic Evaluation
The sudden medical appointment in Milan was initially viewed as routine physical maintenance ahead of the North American hard court swing. However, Italian media sources confirm that the four-hour consultation specifically focused on examining persistent discomfort in Sinner’s right knee. Professor Melegati, who previously managed medical protocols for AC Milan and the Italian national rugby team, conducted comprehensive diagnostic tests to evaluate joint stability. Sinner and his coaching staff are scheduled to undergo a secondary medical review in the coming days before deciding whether to pull out of the Cincinnati Masters or delay their travel plans to Ohio.
Strategic Focus Remains Anchored On Defending Flushing Meadows Title
Despite the precautionary measures and potential withdrawal from Cincinnati, medical experts have raised no major alarm regarding Sinner’s availability for the year’s final Grand Slam in New York. The five time Grand Slam champion has built his recent dominant runs on strict workload management, choosing not to risk long term injury ahead of critical tour events. With the US Open scheduled to begin on August 30 at Flushing Meadows, Sinner’s team is prioritizing full physical recovery over warming up in Ohio. The Italian star aims to arrive in New York at peak physical fitness as he looks to capture another major title.
