Jannik Sinner’s Injury Will Cost Him Dearly: Here’s How Much Money He’ll Lose

On Tuesday morning, Jannik Sinner officially announced that he will not return to the court before 2027: the South Tyrolean, in consultation with the medical staff treating him, has opted for conservative therapy to fully recover from the knee injury that has kept him sidelined for several months.

The injury is costing the Italian dearly: in addition to his top spot in the ATP rankings, Sinner will have to forgo a huge amount of money. The champion was expected to compete in the four highest-paying tournaments at the end of the season: Shanghai, Vienna, Paris, and Turin, as well as the Six Kings Slam exhibition. In Saudi Arabia, he wouldn’t have earned ranking points, but a stratospheric prize pool is at stake.

Just by participating in the four tournaments mentioned above, Jannik Sinner would have earned approximately 365,000 euros; if he had reached the semifinals in each tournament, about 1.75 million euros; and if he had won them all, he would have taken home approximately 7 million euros. These are staggering figures, but they are in no way comparable to the risk the Italian player would have had to take.

Angelo Binaghi, president of the Italian Tennis and Padel Federation, wanted to send a message to Sinner: “Protecting Jannik’s physical well-being comes before any result and any competitive commitment. It is an absolute priority that must guide every decision.”

“Right now, the most important thing is that he can make a full recovery and face the journey ahead with peace of mind. We await him with open arms, with the same respect and affection as always, and with the certainty that he will return to the court when he is in the best condition to do so. The Federation will be by his side, as always.”