Jannik Sinner aims to return to the court at the US Open

The priority for an athlete is health. Even more so for a top-level player, a crucial aspect in an individual sport like tennis. Jannik Sinner's decision, in consultation with his medical staff and team, to withdraw from the Cincinnati Masters 1000 is not only wise but also appropriate. A shockwave therapy session wasn't enough to eliminate the discomfort he complained of in his right knee. Of course, it's disappointing not to be on court in Cincinnati, where they had hoped to see the ATP number one player perform. But the forced withdrawal was well understood by the organizers of the tournament in Ohio, and Sinner has turned to J Medical in Turin for a physiotherapy program to help him overcome the knee inflammation and be ready to compete at the US Open at the end of August. Sinner, who turns 25 on August 16, hasn't played since his victory at Wimbledon. If the treatment yields the desired results, he will have the time and opportunity to train on hard courts and adapt to the heat and humidity of Flushing Meadows.