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Canadian Open Laments Sinner, Djokovic Withdrawals Ahead of US Open

7/25/2026

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Canadian Open said it was disappointed by Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic’s withdrawals, which Valerie Tetreault said highlight a problem of pullouts from Masters 1000 events.
Sinner and Djokovic withdrew, Sinner to prioritize health and Djokovic to manage workload, leaving U.S. Open tune-up short of star power.
ATP chairman Andrea Gaudenzia said scheduling remains choice and noted Sinner, Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz will compete at Cincinnati Open before U.S. Open on August 30.

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Canadian Open said it was disappointed by Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic’s withdrawals, which Valerie Tetreault said highlight a problem of pullouts from Masters 1000 events.
Sinner and Djokovic withdrew, Sinner to prioritize health and Djokovic to manage workload, leaving U.S. Open tune-up short of star power.
ATP chairman Andrea Gaudenzia said scheduling remains choice and noted Sinner, Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz will compete at Cincinnati Open before U.S. Open on August 30.