Jannik Sinner experienced a massive setback at the Shanghai Masters, The defending champion retired against Tallon Griekspoor in the third round while trailing 6-7, 7-5, 3-2 following a grueling battle.
Jannik left Shanghai relieved but exhausted, heading home to Monte Carlo. The 24-year-old felt massive cramps in challenging Shanghai conditions, giving everything but failing to finish the match after barely moving.
Fortunately for the four-time Major winner, there is no major injury. The collapse was caused by physical exhaustion and the harsh playing conditions, with players battling with extreme heat and humidity.
Sinner has already returned to his base in Monte Carlo to rest and recover before undergoing a few tests to determine how to manage these recurring muscle issues more efficiently.
Jannik will try to prevent these setbacks in the future while maintaining his top-level performance across a demanding calendar. The 24-year-old should be ready for the Six Kings Slam in Riyadh and a clash against Stefanos Tsitsipas on October 15.
After that title defense quest, Sinner should enter Vienna, Paris, the ATP Finals and Davis Cup Finals. However, he could skip Vienna or Paris after pretty much ending his year-end no. 1 chances following the Shanghai Masters blow.
One of the most consistent and hard-working players is forced to take a short break, but we should see him in action in a week if he recovers. Jannik claimed two Major titles in 2025, alongside the ATP 500 crown in Beijing.
He tried to defend the crown in Shanghai a couple of days after winning Beijing, seeking crucial points in the year-end no. 1 battle with Carlos Alcaraz. However, his body cracked under pressure and forced world no. 2 to embrace a short break.
