Jannik Sinner unable to defend ABN AMRO Open title in Rotterdam post Australian Open

The winner of the last ABN AMRO Open, Jannik Sinner will not defend his title in Rotterdam from next Saturday. The Australian Open champion has said through the tournament that he won't have enough time to recover sufficiently after Melbourne.

Sinner defeated Alex de Minaur 7-5, 6-4 in the final after also seeing off Tallon Griekspoor, Milos Raonic, Gael Monfils and Botic van de Zandschulp.

"After consulting with my team we had to take the difficult decision to withdraw from the ABN AMRO Open," said Sinner. "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."

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Tournament Director Richard Krajicek said: "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."

Carlos Alcaraz becomes top seed of the ABN AMRO Open as Krajicek said: "An important reason to set up a broad line up with many top players is the fact that you can be confronted with a withdrawal. We are convinced that we will experience a great week of tennis with the players that will be present.”

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