World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the Paris Masters indoor tournament due to an “intestinal virus,” tournament organizers announced.
Sinner, who secured the year-end top ranking in mid-October for the first time in his career at age 23, will be replaced in the draw by French qualifier Arthur Cazaux. Cazaux is set to face either fellow Frenchman Corentin Moutet or American Ben Shelton in the second round on Tuesday.
Organizers noted that Sinner contracted the intestinal virus before arriving in Paris.
The season’s main goal for Sinner remains the ATP Finals in Turin, where the year’s top eight players will compete from November 10-17. Following this, he is expected to participate in the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga, Spain, where Italy is the defending champion.
Sinner has enjoyed a remarkable 2024 season, claiming his first two Grand Slam titles at the Australian Open and the US Open. Altogether, he has won seven tournaments this season, including three Masters 1000 events in Miami, Cincinnati, and Shanghai.
However, Sinner is facing a potential suspension due to a doping case that emerged a few weeks ago, following an appeal by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).
His history with the Paris indoor tournament has been challenging; a year ago, he withdrew before his second match.
