Jannik Sinner: Behind the Scenes of His Special Visit—How Is the Champion Doing, and What’s Changing Ahead of the U.S. Open?
Ahead of the U.S. Open, Jannik Sinner and his team are closely monitoring every detail. The world No. 1, coming off a summer that saw him solidify his lead in the ATP rankings, underwent an additional knee examination on Tuesday at the Physioclinic orthopedic clinic in Milan. This is not part of his routine and opens up new possibilities ahead of the U.S. tour.
The discomfort he has been experiencing in recent days is reportedly not a cause for alarm, but it is significant enough to prompt Sinner to see Professor Gianluca Melegati, a leading expert in sports medicine. Following the consultation, the Italian player is discussing with his staff the possibility of a final checkup before departing for the United States, with the possibility of further changes to his schedule.
The trip to the U.S. was supposed to take Sinner to Ohio, where the Cincinnati Masters 1000 begins on August 13, but given the discomfort he’s experienced in training, there are several possible scenarios: the possibility of departing on Sunday, as planned, remains open, as does the option of postponing the flight by a couple of days or even erring on the side of caution by withdrawing from the tournament.
The additional check-up is not a cause for alarm, but a reminder to be cautious: Sinner’s team wants to prevent a minor discomfort from developing into a problem, even if it means, if necessary, adjusting the final days of preparation with intelligence and a healthy dose of caution. Sinner remains calm, aware that the season is long and that his lead in the rankings allows him to make decisions without haste—especially since Zverev’s early exit in Montreal means his top ranking is not at risk.
The trip to Milan, therefore, is just one piece of a broader strategy for Jannik Sinner: the goal remains to protect his body from potential issues stemming from the intense demands of a grueling season, and to arrive at the US Open—which begins in late August—with a clear mind and in the best possible shape.
