Significant Withdrawals at the Toronto Masters 1000: Sinner, Djokovic, and Draper Withdraw
Toronto is preparing for the Masters 1000, but the tournament will suffer significant absences due to injuries. Jannik Sinner, Wimbledon champion, Novak Djokovic and Jack Draper, have confirmed their withdrawal, generating a considerable impact on the competition. Sinner, currently number one in the world, withdraws due to a right elbow injury sustained during Wimbledon. Djokovic, winner of 24 Grand Slam titles, will also miss the tournament due to a groin injury. For his part, Draper will not participate due to a left arm problem.Sinner, who conquered his first Masters 1000 title in Toronto in 2023, expressed the importance of prioritizing his recovery. Djokovic, who has won the tournament four times, also regretted his absence due to injury. Draper, for his part, announced that he will miss the Toronto and Cincinnati tournaments due to his left arm injury. The British tennis player hopes to be recovered for the US Open, which will begin on August 24. The Toronto Masters 1000, which will begin in a week, will be affected by these important absences, but will continue to offer a high-level spectacle with the participation of other outstanding tennis players.Winning that title in Toronto two years ago was the beginning of a really special moment for me, but after talking with my team, I have to recover.
Jannik Sinner