Sinner Sidelined as Zverev Takes No. 1
Jannik Sinner has not played since Wimbledon in July due to persistent knee issues, and has lost the world No. 1 ranking to Alexander Zverev.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Tennis
Jannik Sinner has not appeared on a tennis court since winning Wimbledon in July because of persistent knee issues, which ended his 2026 season early. He has lost his world No. 1 ranking to Alexander Zverev.
Why it matters
Sinner's extended absence has changed the top of the men's tennis rankings, with Zverev now holding the No. 1 position. The knee issues that ended his season leave his return timeline uncertain.
Sinner won Wimbledon in July 2026 and has not competed since, with his world No. 1 ranking now held by Alexander Zverev. The extraction provides no figures on ranking points or match statistics, and the exact nature of the knee issue remains unspecified.
The players
Jannik Sinner
Italian professional tennis player who won Wimbledon in July and has been sidelined since by knee problems.
Alexander Zverev
German professional tennis player who has taken the world No. 1 ranking from Sinner.
The details
Laila Hasanovic posted several photos from a recent Los Angeles trip on Instagram on Wednesday, captioned 'should I move here??'. Hasanovic currently lives in Copenhagen, while Sinner lives in Monte Carlo, Monaco.
Timeline
July 2026: Sinner won Wimbledon and stopped competing due to knee issues.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026: Hasanovic posted the Los Angeles photos.
Early 2027: Sinner's return is hoped for at the Indian Wells Open in Southern California.
Season Trajectory
The ATP world rankings determine the No. 1 position in men's tennis, and Sinner's injury-driven absence has allowed Zverev to take that spot. Sinner's season ended early, and his hoped-for return at Indian Wells in early 2027 would be his first opportunity to regain ground.
Tennis fans tracking the ATP rankings should note that Zverev now holds the No. 1 position while Sinner is out. Fantasy players and bettors will need to account for Sinner's absence until he confirms a return date.
The takeaway
Injuries can quickly reshape the rankings at the top of a sport, and Sinner's situation shows how a single absence can shift the No. 1 position. Readers following the men's tour should watch for an official update on his return.
What happens next
Sinner is hoped to return to competition at the Indian Wells Open in Southern California in early 2027, pending his knee recovery.
Further reading
For more on the men's rankings and player updates, see the Tennis section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by New York Post.
