Sinner's knee pain continues

Jannik Sinner, the world number one tennis player, is still experiencing knee pain that returns during intense training sessions, according to former American coach Brad Gilbert, who spoke on the podcast The Big T. Sinner has been away from the sport since his Wimbledon final and is currently undergoing treatment without surgery.

Doctors managing Sinner's condition

Multiple doctors are involved in Sinner's treatment, with up to three different specialists working on his case. They have advised him to avoid surgery and to take rest days before resuming training. However, the pain keeps returning, with Sinner feeling discomfort even on days when he initially feels well.

Surgery a potential future option

Gilbert expressed concern that if Sinner's knee pain persists when he needs to increase training intensity in December to prepare for the Australian Open, surgery might become necessary. He noted that while surgery is generally avoided, modern knee operations are less invasive than they were 30 years ago.

Cahill's role under scrutiny

Gilbert's comments also raised questions about the role of Sinner's coach, Darren Cahill. He revealed that Cahill learned late about Sinner's withdrawal from the Cincinnati Masters 1000, just as he was preparing to travel to join him. Cahill was informed that Sinner would not participate in the tournament after all, leaving him waiting for further updates.