MARSEILLE, France — Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner has pulled out of next week’s Open 13 Provence in Marseille, organizers said Monday.
The 22-year-old Italian player won his first Grand Slam title on Sunday when he defeated Daniil Medvedev in five sets, rallying from two sets down against the big-serving Russian.
Organizers offered Sinner’s slot for the Feb. 5-11 indoor tournament to Australian Open semifinalist Alexander Zverev.
Sinner became Italy’s first man to win a major singles title in nearly a half century.
He reached the ATP Finals championship match at home in Turin and then led Italy to the Davis Cup title in consecutive weeks in November.
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