Jannik Sinner makes surprise public appearance after missing ATP Finals with injury

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The five-time Grand Slam champion also briefly addressed the crowd during the ceremony. Sinner has lost his No. 1 ranking during his injury layoff, with Zverev overtaking him at…

Jannik Sinner won’t be able to defend his ATP Finals crown this week, as the Italian was forced to end his 2026 season early with a knee injury. Sinner has not played a match since he defended his Wimbledon title in July. He’s missed the US Open, multiple Masters 1000 events, and now the season-ending championships in Turin. But that hasn’t stopped Sinner from turning up to the ATP Finals, where he made a surprise appearance on day one of the tournament.

The five-time Major champion attended a gala for members of the ATP’s No.1 Club, essentially the 30 men who have reached the top of the rankings, on Friday evening. He’s also been at the Inalpi Arena for sponsorship opportunities with Head. But he did not publicly step back on the court until the tournament began on Sunday.

Ahead of the first singles match between Alexander Zverev and Rafael Jodar, there was a special ceremony for the No.1 Club members. Not all former world No.1s were present. Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray were notably absent from this weekend’s celebrations.

Zverev, Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev – who are competing in Turin this week – also didn’t take to the court for Sunday’s presentation. But Sinner was the last of the cohort to step out, joining the likes of Boris Becker and Marat Safin as the Italian fans showed their appreciation for their own man.

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The five-time Grand Slam champion also briefly addressed the crowd during the ceremony. Sinner has lost his No. 1 ranking during his injury layoff, with Zverev overtaking him at the top. Asked how he’d try and get it back, the Italian said: “First to get back healthy, this is my first goal.

“And then after, of course, I love the competition, I love to play in front of people, especially here.

Sinner also spoke in Italian, telling the fans to enjoy their week at the ATP Finals and…

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