World No.1 Sabalenka, Badosa Withdraw From Montreal Open

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka has withdrawn from the 2025 National Bank Open in Montreal, citing fatigue and the need for additional rest ahead of her US Open title defense. Sabalenka, who recently lost in the Wimbledon semifinals to Amanda Anisimova, plans to resume competition at the Cincinnati Open before focusing on the US Open, where she is the defending champion. Alongside Sabalenka, 10th-ranked Paula Badosa also withdrew from the Montreal tournament due to a psoas injury, which will keep her out for several weeks. Their withdrawals have allowed Caty McNally and Moyuka Uchijima to enter the main draw. Despite not having won a Grand Slam this year, Sabalenka remains the top-ranked player and leads the entry list for the US Open, where previous major champions Madison Keys, Coco Gauff, and Iga Swiatek will also compete. The National Bank Open will run from July 27 to August 6, marking the beginning of the North American hard-court season leading up to the US Open.