Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner withdrawn from major tennis tournaments

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have both pulled out of the Canadian and Cincinnati Opens, the key lead-up events to the US Open. Sinner has not competed since winning Wimbledon on July 12, while Alcaraz is recovering from a wrist injury sustained in April. With the absence of these top players, the competition appears weakened, as only one top-eight player remains in contention at the Canadian Open. Emerging talent Rafael Jodar, however, is making waves, reaching the quarterfinals in Canada. The situation raises concerns about the quality of the ongoing tournaments and the need for Sinner and Alcaraz to return for more competitive matches.

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