Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner withdraws from Rotterdam Open

Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner withdraws from Rotterdam Open

Australian Open 2025 men’s singles champion Jannik Sinner will not be defending his title at the Rotterdam Open after the Italian withdrew from the tournament in the Netherlands.

“After consulting with my team we had to take the difficult decision to withdraw from the ABN AMRO Open. 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. I wish Richard and the whole team a great event,” Sinner said.

Over the weekend, the World No. 1 defeated Germany’s Alexander Zverev in straight sets to clinch back-to-back Grand Slam titles at Melbourne Park.

“The Australian Open has been long and tough for Jannik. It is a great shame for both him and us that his efforts are preventing him from participating in Rotterdam,” Rotterdam Open tournament director Richard Krajicek said in a release.

The Italian won the ATP 500 tournament last year after beating Australia’s Alex de Minaur in straight sets. In Sinner’s absence, Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz will be the top seed in the 2025 iteration of the competition.

Grigor Dimitrov, who didn’t play the Australian Open due to injury, will be missing the Rotterdam Open as well.