The tennis world was overwhelmed by news that no one would have imagined would have been heard on the eve of one of the most anticipated events of the season. Jannik Sinner, Italy’s number one and a symbol of a generation that informed the passion for the racket at the highest levels, officially announced his withdrawal from the 2025 US Open . A statement that has left millions of fans, not only Italians, but all over the planet, speechless and that has cast a silence on Arthur Ashe who was preparing to welcome him as an absolute protagonist.

The news came like a bolt from the blue: after weeks of waiting and intense training, no one expected Sinner to take such a drastic step. Immediately after the announcement, social media was flooded with messages of disbelief and grief. Images of tearful fans, many of whom had traveled thousands of miles to see him live, convey the impact of this decision better than any words.

At the press conference, trainer Darren Cahill finally broke his silence and explained the reasons behind this shocking choice. His words carried the weight of a bitter revelation, but also a necessary truth:
“Jannik isn’t retiring because he’s lost the desire to fight. On the contrary, he tried to take the field to the very end. But his body has sent out signals that are too clear and dangerous to ignore. Health must come first. We couldn’t allow a young champion to put his career and his life at risk.”

According to rumors, Sinner suffered a more serious injury than expected, aggravated by weeks of exertion and media pressure. Despite the care and efforts to recover quickly, doctors recommended an immediate stop, and the South Tyrolean champion accepted, albeit with a broken heart.

The decision also deeply affected experts. Former champions like Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, despite having left the major tournament scene, have sent messages of support, reminding everyone that every career is made up of victories, but also of difficult moments in which the most difficult option becomes the wisest.

In Italy, the news resonated widely. From tennis clubs to sports bars to newspaper front pages, Sinner’s name resonated as a symbol not only of talent, but also of human fragility. After the initial shock, fans flooded the internet with messages of love: “His health first, he’ll come back stronger than ever ,” wrote one fan.

This sudden retirement leaves a void at the 2025 US Open, but it also reinforces the myth of an athlete who, even in the face of suffering, has never stopped thinking about the future. Jannik Sinner is stepping away from the court for the moment, but all of Italy, along with the entire tennis world, is waiting for him with open arms, ready to see him return as the champion he is.