NEW DELHI: Current world number one and reigning Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner has announced his withdrawal from the upcoming ATP 500 tournament in Rotterdam.
The 23-year-old Italian, who recently secured his third Grand Slam title by defeating Alexander Zverev in the Australian Open final, has cited the need for rest and recovery as the primary reason for his decision.
In a statement released by the tournament organizers, Sinner acknowledged the difficulty of the decision but emphasised the importance of allowing his body to recuperate after the gruelling campaign in Australia.
"After consulting with my team we had to take the difficult decision to withdraw from the ABN AMRO Open," Sinner said. "My body needs time to rest after the long run in Australia."
Sinner, who won the Rotterdam title last year, expressed his fondness for the tournament and the enthusiastic crowds, stating, "My body needs time to rest after the long run in Australia. I have great memories from winning the title in front of amazing crowds at Rotterdam Ahoy last year and hope to be back there soon."
In addition to Sinner's withdrawal, the tournament has also suffered another setback with the absence of Bulgarian world number 11 Grigor Dimitrov, who was forced to retire from the Australian Open due to injury.
Despite these absences, the Rotterdam field remains formidable, with world number three Carlos Alcaraz leading the charge.
Fellow top 10 players Daniil Medvedev, Alex de Minaur, and Andrey Rublev are also set to participate in the main draw, ensuring a highly competitive and entertaining event for tennis fans.
As the ATP Tour continues, the focus now shifts to the upcoming tournaments, where players will aim to build upon their performances and maintain their momentum throughout the season.
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