Sinner, How are you after the retreat in Cincinnati? And especially, will play at the US Open"He had a virus, but he's better now. We hope he can hit some balls, we're confident." His coach confirmed this. Darren Cahill, who clarified the conditions of the world number one to the American broadcaster ESPN.
The sudden illness that forced him to withdraw from the final against Carlos Alcaraz – lasting just twenty-three minutes – convinced Sinner to take the cautious route. Better to stop now and recover than risk more serious problems: the lightning final in Cincinnati handed the title to the Spaniard, but the Italian already has his eyes on the Us Open, scheduled from the August 24 to the September 7, where he will present himself as the reigning champion and number one in the ranking, ready to defend the title and confirm his leadership, despite the pressure from his Spanish rival.
Sinner: What happened in Cincinnati?
La Cincinnati final Against Carlos, it was a real bolt from the blue: just 23 minutes on the court and Sinner was forced to retire. Two double faults, nine unforced errors, and zero second serve points—unusual statistics for the Italian. But more than the numbers, it was his body that stood out, with dizziness and difficulty standing that made it clear something was wrong.
In the last few days many things have happened hypothesis about his illness, from the stifling heat to possible food poisoning, perhaps on his birthday, to a virus that has affected several players. His coach finally confirmed it: it was actually a virusThe extreme conditions in Cincinnati certainly didn't help, with a final at 15pm on August 30th, 70 degrees and XNUMX% humidity. Sinner wasn't the only one to give up, eight players had withdrawn before him, sparking controversy over the matches during the hottest hours.
The recovery plan ahead of the US Open
Immediately after the match loss, the champion from San Candido announced he would take 48 hours off, and it seems he didn't deviate from his schedule. No training, with or without a racket, just a stroll through the crowded streets of Manhattan with his athletic trainer Umberto Ferrara and sparring partner Nicolò Inserra.
According to the recovery program, the blue will resume training between Thursday 21st and Friday 22nd August, in conjunction with the draw of the scoreboards.
When does Sinner play at the 2025 US Open?
The debut date will depend on the position in the draw: Sinner will play the first round between Monday 25th and Tuesday 26th AugustSubsequent shifts will vary by one or two days:
- Second round: Wednesday 27th or Thursday 28th August
- Third round: Friday 29th or Saturday 30th August
- Fourth round: Sunday, August 31st or Monday, September 1st
- Quarter finals: Tuesday, September 2nd or Wednesday, September 3rd
The last two rounds have already confirmed dates: semifinals Friday 5 September and final Sunday September 7. After the draw (Thursday at 18 p.m. Italian time), the opponents and match schedules will be announced.
ATP Rankings: Alcaraz Could Become Number One After the US Open
Sinner's Cincinnati withdrawal cost him precious points, but his lead over Alcaraz remains healthy: 11.480 to 9.590. However, the Spaniard is barely defending in New York: if he wins the American Slam, he would mathematically become world number 1.
To confirm his lead, Sinner will have to win the US Open again or hope that Carlos is eliminated before the final.
What to Expect in Flushing Meadows
Le physical conditions Sinner's health remains the main question mark. Muscularly, however, his body is intact: no technical issues, just a sudden dip in form. The real challenge will be the context: heat, humidity, and a demanding draw. But if there's one tournament where Jannik knows how to find new energy, it's the US Open, where twelve months ago he lifted his first trophy on the hard courts of Flushing Meadows. And let's hope he can do it again.
Last updated Thursday, August 21, 2025, at 00:13 AM.
