# Sinner withdraws from Shanghai, Zverev eyes World No. 1

> Sinner drops out of Shanghai Masters due to knee injury, Zverev targets World No. 1 ranking.
- Title: Sinner withdraws from Shanghai, Zverev eyes World No. 1
- Summary: Sinner drops out of Shanghai Masters due to knee injury, Zverev targets World No. 1 ranking. Jannik Sinner withdraws from the Rolex Shanghai Masters due to…
- Keywords: jannik sinner, alexander zverev, rollex shanghai masters, world no. 1, knee injury, atp, sports, Sinner, withdraws, Shanghai, Zverev, eyes
- Source: Tennis Majors — https://tennismajors.com/atp/sinner-withdraws-from-shanghai-zverev-eyes-world-no-1-spot-862417.html
- Published: 2026-10-03T10:36:33+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: jannik sinner, alexander zverev, rollex shanghai masters, world no. 1, knee injury, atp, sports
## Sinner withdraws from Shanghai Masters
Jannik Sinner withdraws from the Rolex Shanghai Masters due to persistent knee injury, missing the Asian swing.
## Zverev eyes World No. 1 spot
Alexander Zverev could claim World No. 1 ranking if Sinner withdraws from the Shanghai Masters.
## Sinner's injury timeline
Sinner skipped the China Open in Beijing and now misses the entire Asian swing due to ongoing right knee issues.
## Sinner's apology
Sinner expressed disappointment, stating he won't play at the Rolex Shanghai Masters this year as his knee is not where he would like it to be.
## Zverev's ranking opportunity
Zverev could ascend to World No. 1 as early as this Masters 1000 fortnight with Sinner's absence.
## Sinner's upcoming events
Sinner will compete in the Vienna Open starting October 24 and the Paris Masters, with four tournaments remaining on his schedule.
## Key takeaway

Jannik Sinner withdraws from the Rolex Shanghai Masters due to persistent knee injury, opening a path for Alexander Zverev to claim World No. 1 ranking.