Jannik Sinner, the world’s top-ranked player, has withdrawn from the Paris Masters, citing a virus that has sidelined him from competition. Arriving early in Paris to prepare, the Italian star quickly realized something was amiss when he began feeling unwell during initial practice sessions, later confirming the viral infection after a doctor’s visit on Sunday.
Sinner expressed his disappointment, saying, “This is not an easy announcement to make. My team and I arrived in Paris early to prepare, but unfortunately, I started feeling unwell during training. I’m feeling better now, but I’m still not ready to compete this week.” His sights are now set on recovery, as he remains determined to give his best at the ATP Finals in Turin.
With a 65-6 season record and seven ATP finals under his belt this year alone, Sinner’s achievements have outpaced all his competitors, with five of those titles coming from the ATP 500 level or higher. The virus marks an untimely setback, but Sinner is confident in his path forward.
Having previously experienced tough runs at the Paris Masters, Sinner’s withdrawal won’t impact his ranking points significantly. His history in Paris includes two early exits and a single win last year over Mackenzie McDonald, a marathon match that forced him to withdraw before facing Alex de Minaur. Despite missing out on the final Masters 1000 event of the year, he remains optimistic about his performance potential at the season-closing tournament in Turin.
The tennis world awaits his return at full strength, with Sinner poised to seek his eighth title of 2024 and a continued ascent among the sport’s elite.
