2025 Wimbledon champion Jannik Sinner, 24-time Grand Slam title winner Novak Djokovic and No. 5-ranked Jack Draper have all withdrawn from the Masters 1000 tournament in Toronto, citing injuries (the tournament announced on Sunday.) The Masters 1000 tournament is scheduled to run from July 26 to Aug. 7 at Sobeys Stadium.
The No. 1-ranked Sinner, who won his first Masters 1000 title in Toronto in 2023, is dealing with a right elbow injury which occurred after a fall in the fourth round at the All England Club on the way to his first title there, and fourth major trophy.
Sinner said in a statement: “I’m really disappointed to be missing the National Bank Open in Toronto, especially as I have such fond memories of playing in Canada. Winning that title in Toronto two years ago was the start of a really special moment for me, but after speaking with my team, I have to prioritise my health. I would like to thank Karl Hale, the Tournament Director, for everything he does and I’m looking forward to returning to Canada and Toronto in the future to play in front of the great fans.”
Djokovic, who has won the Masters 1000 four times, is suffering with a groin injury; and Draper will miss Toronto and the Cincinnati Masters next month because of an injury to his left arm. Draper posted on social media: “After Wimbledon I picked up an injury in my left arm, nothing serious, but I have to make sure it recovers fully for the rest of the season. Unfortunately, I won’t be able to compete in Toronto and Cincinnati…. See you in NYC!”
With both Sinner and Djokovic out of the Masters 1000 tournament, Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Alexander Zverev of Germany will lead the pack on the men’s side. Headlining the field on the women’s side, in Montreal, are Coco Gauff (No. 2), Jessica Pegula (No. 3) and Iga Swiatek (No. 4). No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka pulled out of the tournament earlier this week, citing “a desire to rest and prepare for the U.S. Open” at the end of the month.
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