Top Players Withdraw from Canadian Open
Tennis365 reports that Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic have withdrawn from the upcoming ATP Canadian Open. After carefully considering his options, Sinner stated, “it is never easy to miss such an important event, but we believe this is the right decision to prioritize my health.”
Djokovic has also announced he will not compete in Canada after reducing his schedule for some time.
New Seedings for Canadian Open
With Sinner and Djokovic out, Alexander Zverev will likely be the top seed. Felix Auger-Aliassime is set to be the No 2 seed while defending champion Ben Shelton will start as No 3.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are top players withdrawing?
In an effort to maintain a balanced and healthy schedule, Sinner prioritized his health. Djokovic, who has been playing reduced schedules recently, agrees with this approach.