Three of the world’s top six players, Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic and Jack Draper, have all withdrawn from the upcoming Masters 1000 event in Toronto at the end of July.
Sinner lifted the Toronto trophy back in 2023 – which was his first Masters title – but coming off the back of winning Wimbledon and sustaining a slight problem with his elbow, he opted to skip it this time around.
“I’m really disappointed to be missing the National Bank Open in Toronto, especially as I have such fond memories of playing in Canada,” said Sinner.
“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 recover.”
Four-time winner Djokovic, who suffered a crushing defeat to Sinner in the semi-finals in London, is suffering with a groin problem. Both players could return for Cincinnati, which begins straight after.
However, Indian Wells champion Draper announced that a left arm injury will keep him out until the US Open, where he reached the last four in 2024.
“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 !” Draper said on social media.
The National Bank Open in Toronto begins on July 27th and finishes on August 7th.