The top-seeded Italian, Jannik Sinner, has regrettably withdrawn from the quarter-finals of the Madrid Open due to a lingering hip injury. Sinner, aged 22, encountered challenges with this issue during his last two victories at the tournament, ultimately leading to the difficult decision to withdraw from the quarter-final match scheduled for Thursday.
The announcement of Sinner’s withdrawal was made on Wednesday via the tournament’s website. Sinner conveyed his disappointment at having to miss his first Madrid Open quarter-final. Consequently, Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime has advanced to the semi-finals via walkover.
Signs of discomfort first appeared for Sinner during his third-round triumph over Pavel Kotov, and the issue persisted during his challenging three-set win over No. 16 seeded Karen Khachanov in the following round. Despite efforts to manage the injury, it became apparent that the hip issue was too severe to continue competing.
Following his win over Kotov, Sinner released a statement acknowledging the ongoing struggle with his right hip and the efforts of his team to find a solution. Although he remained hopeful that the injury was not serious, the pain intensified in the subsequent days, prompting his withdrawal from the tournament.
Addressing his fans and the tennis community via social media, Sinner expressed his disappointment at having to withdraw from the upcoming match in Madrid. He explained that the decision was made in consultation with medical professionals to prevent further aggravating the injury. Sinner also revealed plans to undergo additional tests and adhere to the advice of specialists to aid in his recovery process.
Despite this setback, Sinner has had a remarkable season, boasting an impressive 28-2 record and securing three titles in 2024, including his first major title at the Australian Open earlier in the year.
The tennis world will undoubtedly be eagerly awaiting Sinner’s return to the court and hoping for a full and swift recovery from his hip injury. With the clay-court season in full swing, fans will be eager to see the resilient Italian back in action and competing at the highest level once again.