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Top Stars Abandon Canadian Open; Raducanu's US Open Hopes Dwindle

8/5/2025

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Top tennis stars Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, and Jannik Sinner have opted out of the Canadian Open, leaving tournament chief Karl Hale disheartened. In the quarter-finals, Andrey Rublev will clash with Taylor Fritz after their fiery encounter. Meanwhile, Emma Raducanu's defeat to Amanda Anisimova jeopardizes her chances of a seeded spot at the US Open.

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Top tennis stars Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, and Jannik Sinner have opted out of the Canadian Open, leaving tournament chief Karl Hale disheartened. In the quarter-finals, Andrey Rublev will clash with Taylor Fritz after their fiery encounter. Meanwhile, Emma Raducanu's defeat to Amanda Anisimova jeopardizes her chances of a seeded spot at the US Open.