Sinner and Djokovic withdraw from Canadian Open, citing player health
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 8:40 AM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic have withdrawn from the Canadian Open, scheduled for August 2-13 in Montreal. Sinner, fresh off winning Wimbledon, stated the decision was made to prioritize his health. The tournament director, Valerie Tetreault, expressed disappointment at the withdrawals, which are part of a growing trend of last-minute pullouts due to the demanding tennis schedule. Carlos Alcaraz will also miss the event as he recovers from a wrist injury. Tetreault is in discussions with the ATP about potential changes to alleviate the congested tournament schedule.
- •Jannik Sinner withdrew to prioritize health after winning Wimbledon
- •Novak Djokovic also pulls out of the Masters 1000 event
- •Carlos Alcaraz continues recovery from a wrist injury
- •Canadian Open takes place before Cincinnati Open and US Open
- •Tournament director calls for changes to player schedules
- 8:40 AMYahoo Sports — Changes called for as Sinner and Djokovic withdraw
- 8:39 AMBBC Sport — Changes called for as Sinner and Djokovic withdraw from Canadian Open
"The tournament director of the Canadian Open says changes need to be made to the "demanding schedule" of players after Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic pull out of the Masters 1000 event.
"The tournament director of the Canadian Open says changes need to be made to the "demanding schedule" of players after Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic pull out of the Masters 1000 event.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 8:40 AMChanges called for as Sinner and Djokovic withdraw
The tournament director of the Canadian Open says changes need to be made to the "demanding schedule" of players after Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic pull out of the Masters 1000 event.
- BBC SportJul 25, 2026, 8:39 AMChanges called for as Sinner and Djokovic withdraw from Canadian Open
The tournament director of the Canadian Open says changes need to be made to the "demanding schedule" of players after Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic pull out of the Masters 1000 event.
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