Organisers raise concerns over late pullouts after Sinner, Djokovic skip Montreal event

BENGALURU : The Canadian Open expressed disappointment over the withdrawals of Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic from next week’s tournament in Montreal, saying the recurring absence of top players from ATP 1000 events had become a broader issue for the sport. Sinner withdrew on Friday to prioritise his health nearly two weeks after retaining his Wimbeldon title, while 24-times Grand Slam winner Djokovic continued to manage his workload, leaving the US Open tune-up short of star power.

With Carlos Alcaraz still nursing a wrist injury that has kept him out since April, the August 1-13 tournament will again be without three of the sport’s top names after Alcaraz, Sinner and Djokovic also missed last year’s edition in Toronto.

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