Jannik Sinner Cancels Practice Due to Elbow Injury Ahead of Wimbledon Quarter-Final

Jannik Sinner's Injury Concerns

World's top-ranked player, Jannik Sinner, has called off his practice session due to concerns over an elbow injury as he prepares for his quarter-final match against American player Ben Shelton on Wednesday at Wimbledon.

As reported by Sky Sports, Sinner decided to skip his practice on Tuesday after experiencing a right elbow injury. This occurred on Monday evening when he slipped on the baseline during the initial game of his fourth-round match against Grigor Dimitrov.

Sinner's Path to the Quarter-Finals

Despite being behind 6-3, 7-5, and 2-2 against the 19th seed from Bulgaria, Sinner advanced to the quarter-finals after Dimitrov suffered a pectoral injury, which forced him to retire from the match.

Details on Sinner's Injury

The 23-year-old athlete, who required a medical timeout during the second set, disclosed that he would undergo an MRI scan on his right elbow on Tuesday. He completed the scan in the morning and subsequently canceled his 4 PM practice session at Wimbledon's Aorangi Park.

"It was quite an unfortunate fall. I reviewed the footage, and it didn't appear severe, but I felt it significantly, particularly when serving and hitting forehands. We'll assess it tomorrow and see how it goes," Sinner remarked on Monday night after his match, as cited by Sky Sports.

Sinner's Wimbledon Journey

Sinner, a three-time Grand Slam champion, has had his best performance at Wimbledon this year, reaching the semi-finals before losing in straight sets to Serbian star Novak Djokovic.

Thoughts on Dimitrov's Injury

Following his advancement due to a walkover in the fourth round, Sinner expressed his well-wishes for Dimitrov, stating, "I hope he has a speedy recovery. It's very unfortunate for him. I don't view this as a win at all; it's a regrettable situation for everyone involved."

"He has faced numerous injuries in recent Grand Slams, and witnessing him struggle again is truly tough. His reaction showed how much he values the sport. He is one of the hardest-working players on tour, and it's a pity to see this happen to him," he added.