It’s bittersweet! A groin problem forced Janic Sinner out of his quarter-final against Felix Auger-Aliassime at the Masters in Madrid, forcing the world number two to cancel his appearance at the Masters in Rome starting next week. “It’s not easy to write this news, but after speaking again with doctors and specialists about my hip problems, I unfortunately have to announce that I will not be able to play in Rome,” the Italian wrote on Instagram.
And: “Rome is one of my favorite matches so I’m really sad that I haven’t recovered. I can’t wait to get back and play in front of the Italian crowd at home. I’ll be in Rome in a few days and stop at the Forum.
Djokovic returns
This makes Sinner the second superstar to disappear in Rome. World number three Carlos Algarz canceled his start in the “Eternal City” after a quarter-final defeat in Madrid. Small consolation: Novak Djokovic, who missed Barcelona and Madrid, will return to Rome.
