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Taylor Fritz comments on scheduling after Sinner and Djokovic withdraw from Montréal

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 3:03 AM

Last updated Jul 27, 2026

Taylor Fritz comments on scheduling after Sinner and Djokovic withdraw from Montréal

Summary

Taylor Fritz has spoken out regarding the impact of the ATP Masters 1000 schedule, following the withdrawals of Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic from the 2026 Canadian Open. Both players cited calendar congestion as a factor in their decisions, with Carlos Alcaraz also out due to injury. The extended 12-day format for Masters events is under scrutiny, with Fritz highlighting the strain on players’ physical and mental health as they prepare for the upcoming US Open. He emphasized the need to balance player welfare against tournament profitability. Fritz is seeded No. 3 for the DC Open, set to face Zizou Bergs in his first match.

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•Sinner and Djokovic withdraw from the 2026 Canadian Open.
•Carlos Alcaraz is also out due to a wrist injury.
•Fritz criticizes the extended Masters 1000 schedule.
•Fritz prioritizes player well-being leading up to the US Open.
•Fritz is seeded No. 3 and will face Zizou Bergs in DC Open.

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3:03 AMYahoo Sports — ‘It’s a Lot’ – Taylor Fritz Reacts to Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic’s Montréal Exits With Scheduling Criticism

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Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic have reignited the debate over the ATP Masters 1000 calendar after withdrawing from the 2026 Canadian Open. With Carlos Alcaraz also ruled out due to his wrist injury, the tournament will be missing three of the sport’s biggest stars when Taylor Fritz, Ben Shelton, Felix Auger-Aliassime, and others head to Montréal to battle for the trophy.
— Yahoo Sports

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