The 2025 Wimbledon Championships ended with a bang, as the duo of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz produced a thrilling performance in the finals. Eventually, it was the Italian star who emerged triumphant, winning his first Wimbledon title. However, the action doesn’t stop there, as the tennis schedule gets more packed with the US Open Swing already underway. Following the grass-court Grand Slam tournament, the top stars were expected to play in the Canadian Open. Just a few days back, both Sinner and Alcaraz pulled out of the tournament, dealing a huge blow to the event. Recently, the tournament suffered another massive blow.

According to the latest reports, it is known that six of the top 20 players are set to miss the ATP Masters 1000 tournament in Toronto. Apart from Sinner and Alcaraz, even the likes of Novak Djokovic, Jack Draper, Tommy Paul, and Grigor Dimitrov withdrew from the tournament. This comes as a big blow to the event, which takes the sheen out of it with the absence of star power.

With the tournaments coming up one after the other, players have been complaining about the hectic scheduling. As a result, they have been picking up injuries and aim to be fully fit for the US Open, which is coming up in a few weeks. While announcing his withdrawal, Jannik Sinner said, “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 prioritize my health.”

Even Draper pulled out of the tournament due to a minor injury in his left arm. These stars would aim to get back in shape for action at the Cincinnati Masters next month. Meanwhile, the seeding at the Canadian Open closes at Number 41, with numerous withdrawals. Cameron Norrie will be the last seeded player in the event.

However, these withdrawals will mean that Juncheng Shang and Borna Coric enter the main draw. Meanwhile, Alcaraz was the latest star to announce his withdrawal from the Canadian Open as he made an emotional statement to announce this decision.

Why did Jannik Sinner’s opponent withdraw from the Canadian Open?

The Spaniard, who was the defending champion at this year’s Wimbledon, suffered a crushing loss in the finals against Jannik Sinner. This took a great toll on Carlos Alcaraz, and he had to remain content with the runner-up trophy. With the Canadian Open coming up next week, Alcaraz hasn’t recovered from the loss and apologized to his fans for missing the tournament in Toronto.

He said, “I will not be able to play in Toronto this year. I have small muscles issues and I need to recover physically and mentally for what comes next. To the tournament and to my fans in Canada, I am very sorry; I will see you next year!”

This leaves stars like Jannik Sinner and Alcaraz with only the Cincinnati Masters as a warm-up tournament in the lead-up to the US Open. Who do you think will rule the hardcourts during the US Open Swing? Let us know your views in the comments below.