Jannik Sinner’s readiness for the French Open is now in doubt following concerning MRI results. Ranked second globally, he withdrew from both the Madrid Open and the Rome Masters due to a hip injury, initially underestimated in severity. In a press conference after exiting his home tournament, he acknowledged the seriousness of the issue, stating, “We all thought it wasn’t a serious problem. I don’t want to say exactly what it is. If it wasn’t 100 per cent healed, I would be forced to stop playing for a long time.”
Sinner’s participation in the French Open is uncertain, with him admitting that preparations won’t be ideal. Despite his team’s efforts, there’s a risk he may miss out on competing for his second Grand Slam title in Paris. The injury concerns arose during his match against Pavel Kotov in Madrid when he resorted to painkillers and hip stretches. Despite winning that match and another against Karen Khachanov, he withdrew before his next match due to the persistent hip issue.
He initially attributed the problem to gym work since Monte Carlo but realized its severity after receiving MRI results. Reflecting on the situation, Sinner expressed uncertainty about preventing such injuries, stating, “Some injuries can be prevented, others cannot.” He also expressed confidence in his team’s efforts but admitted uncertainty about what could have been done differently.
With the French Open looming in three weeks, Sinner’s clay court exposure has been limited to seven matches, potentially leaving him underprepared compared to his competitors.
