Four Top Men’s Players Withdraw From Canadian Open Due to Injuries

The 2025 Canadian Open in Toronto faces a significant blow as four of the top six men's players, including world No. 1 Jannik Sinner, No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz, No. 5 Jack Draper, and No. 6 Novak Djokovic, have withdrawn from the tournament due to various injuries and the need for rest. Alcaraz, who recently ended a 24-match winning streak at Wimbledon after losing to Sinner, cited fatigue and minor muscle issues as reasons for his withdrawal, emphasizing the importance of mental and physical recovery. Sinner is sidelined with a right elbow injury sustained during Wimbledon, while Djokovic is dealing with a groin problem, and Draper is recovering from a left arm injury, which also rules him out of the Cincinnati Masters. These withdrawals significantly thin the singles draw, shifting focus to players like world No. 3 Alexander Zverev and No. 4 Taylor Fritz, as well as promising talents such as Lorenzo Musetti, Holger Rune, Denis Shapovalov, and Felix Auger-Aliassime. The Canadian Open, an ATP Masters 1000 event, serves as a key warmup for the U.S. Open, which starts later in August. The concentrated absences highlight the toll of a demanding tennis season on elite players.