Alcaraz Withdraws Amid String of Top Player Absences at Toronto Masters

Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the upcoming Toronto Masters tournament, citing the need for recovery following his runner-up performance at Wimbledon. This decision comes as fellow top players Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic, and Jack Draper have also pulled out of the event.

The withdrawal of these tennis stars signals a notable shake-up in the lineup for the hard-court tournament set to begin next week in Toronto. Alcaraz, who boasts five Grand Slam titles, was seeking to expand his impressive record, but his absence opens the field for others to capitalize.

Currently ranked No. 2, Alcaraz trails Jannik Sinner, who ranks No. 1, while Draper and Djokovic hold rankings of No. 5 and No. 6, respectively. This series of withdrawals underscores the physical demands placed on top-tier tennis athletes during the grueling season.

(With inputs from agencies.)