Jannik Sinner Withdraws from Mixed Doubles at 2025 US Open
Jannik Sinner has officially announced that he will not participate in the mixed doubles competition at the upcoming 2025 US Open following his withdrawal during the final match at the Cincinnati Open. On Monday, Sinner faced off against Carlos Alcaraz in the ATP Masters 1000 tournament’s final but was unable to complete the match, retiring after just 20 minutes due to physical exhaustion.
Impact on the Tournament
In a swift departure from Cincinnati, both Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek took a private flight to New York, eager to team up for the mixed doubles event. Conversely, Sinner’s participation in the US Open became uncertain following his early exit; he was scheduled to partner with Katerina Siniakova, a former WTA doubles World No. 1.
The pair were slated to compete against Alexander Zverev and Belinda Bencic in their first match. Although this contest was set for the last spot on Louis Armstrong Stadium’s first-round schedule, allowing Sinner extra time to heal, he ultimately decided that he wouldn’t be fit enough to compete. Consequently, his name has been removed from both the tournament draw and schedule, leaving officials to seek a replacement for his spot.
Future of the Mixed Doubles Event
The situation surrounding Siniakova’s ability to find a new partner remains uncertain, raising questions on whether a new team will fill the void. The mixed doubles event has garnered significant attention due to its enticing prize pool, attracting interest from many specialist doubles players, with only one dedicated doubles duo, Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori, securing a spot in the lineup.
Sinner’s Reflections
Reflecting on his performance in Cincinnati, Sinner seemed overwhelmed, opting not to participate in the customary press conference. Instead, he shared brief remarks with an ATP representative, expressing his focus on recovering and gearing up for the challenges of the US Open. Although the topic of mixed doubles was not broached, he emphasized his commitment to performing at his best.
“I love Grand Slams immensely. They are the key tournaments of my season and career. The US Open promises to be a formidable challenge, yet I am looking forward to it,” he noted. Sinner added that his primary aim is to be both mentally and physically primed for the competition. “After a few days dedicated to recovery, I’ll resume training, making sure I’m ready to give it my all here at the US Open,” he concluded.
