Jannik Sinner would have a forbidden dream.

The U.S. Open mixed doubles tournament, scheduled to take place on the concrete courts at Flushing Meadows in New York, is ready to go. Jannik Sinner will not be at the starting ribbons: he had to withdraw after pulling out of the Cincinnati Open final against Carlos Alcaraz due to illness.

The world number one, initially entered with Emma Navarro, was scheduled to take the court with Katerina Siniakova, ready to take the American&#8217s place. About this new choice, Eric Butorac, Senior Director of Player Relations of the US Open, revealed a curious backstory during an interview with the Nothing Major podcast.

“Sinner asked if Serena Williams could be an’option” the manager told.