Sawt Falasteen - Alcaraz withdraws from Toronto event for Wimbledon recovery

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Alcaraz withdraws from Toronto event for Wimbledon recovery / Photo: HENRY NICHOLLS - AFP/File

Alcaraz withdraws from Toronto event for Wimbledon recovery

SPORTS 22.07.2025

World number two Carlos Alcaraz, a five-time Grand Slam singles champion, has withdrawn from next week's ATP Canadian Open in Toronto to recover from Wimbledon, organizers said on Monday.

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The 22-year-old Spaniard lost to top-ranked Jannik Sinner in the Wimbledon final earlier this month in a bid for his third consecutive crown in the grass-court classic.

"I'm really sad to have to miss the National Bank Open in Toronto," Alcaraz said in a statement.

"I tried my best to be ready for the tournament as it's one I really enjoy playing, but it comes just too soon for me as I recover after Wimbledon. I wish the event well and look forward to being back on the Canadian courts next year."

Alcaraz had his best Canada run in 2023, falling to American Tommy Paul in the quarter-finals.

"It's disappointing to lose a player of Carlos' quality, as we know our fans were looking forward to watching him," tournament director Karl Hale said.

"Although he has been on the scene for a while, he's still at the beginning of his career and there will be plenty of opportunities for Canadians to see him again in the future."

American Sebastian Korda, the world number 33 struggling with a leg injury, and Poland's 38th-ranked Hubert Hurkacz, fighting a knee injury, have also withdrawn.

N.Awad--SF-PST

Sawt Falasteen - Alcaraz withdraws from Toronto event for Wimbledon recovery

Alcaraz withdraws from Toronto event for Wimbledon recovery

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