Wimbledon champion Jannik Sinner, 24-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic, and world No. 5 Jack Draper have all pulled out of the upcoming Masters 1000 tournament in Toronto, scheduled to begin in a week, due to injuries.
Sinner, currently ranked No. 1, attributed his withdrawal to a right elbow injury sustained during a fall in the fourth round at Wimbledon, where he went on to claim his first title at the All England Club and his fourth Grand Slam overall.
He was also the defending champion in Toronto, having captured his first Masters 1000 title there in 2023.
“Winning that title in Toronto two years ago was the start of a really special moment for me, but after speaking with my team, I have to recover,” Sinner said.
Djokovic cited a groin injury as the reason for withdrawing from the tournament, which he has won four times in the past. He was defeated by Sinner in the Wimbledon semifinals.
Jack Draper is also set to miss both the Toronto and Cincinnati Masters due to an issue with his left arm. As a result, he won’t compete in any hard-court warm-up events ahead of the U.S. Open, which begins on August 24.
“After Wimbledon I picked up an injury in my left arm, nothing serious, but I have to make sure it recovers fully for the rest of the season,” Draper posted on social media. “Unfortunately, I won’t be able to compete in Toronto and Cincinnati…. See you in NYC!”
Jannik Sinner reveals major change in his schedule
As anticipated, Jannik Sinner has officially withdrawn from the Canada Masters in Toronto, marking the first time in his career he’s skipped a high-profile event.
The 2023 champion, who fell to Andrey Rublev in the quarterfinals last year, will forfeit 200 ATP ranking points as a result.
Following his historic Wimbledon triumph over Carlos Alcaraz, Sinner has opted for an extended break. The four-time Grand Slam champion is prioritizing recovery and long-term strategy during this physically demanding stretch of the season.
Sinner boasts a stellar 26–3 record in 2025, having competed in five tournaments, winning two Grand Slams and reaching two additional finals. His Wimbledon victory solidified his lead over Carlos Alcaraz in the ATP rankings, extending his stay at world No. 1.
With a packed summer schedule and 3,000 ATP points to defend between Cincinnati and the US Open, Sinner has chosen rest over risk. He’s currently spending time in Sardinia, recharging both mentally and physically.
Sinner and his team are carefully managing the strain of consecutive deep runs at Grand Slams, ensuring he remains fresh and focused for the North American hard-court swing.
His absence from Toronto reflects a broader focus on longevity and peak performance, rather than short-term gains. With a remarkable 99–9 record since the start of 2024 and a 27–1 run across his last four majors, Sinner is clearly aiming for sustained dominance.
The Italian claimed his first Masters 1000 title in Toronto last year, defeating the likes of Matteo Berrettini, Andy Murray, Gael Monfils, Tommy Paul, and Alex de Minaur en route to the crown.
Sinner, still holding the No. 1 spot, is set to return in Cincinnati, where he’ll defend his title. That appearance will serve as his final preparation before he begins his pursuit of a fourth consecutive hard-court Grand Slam at the US Open.
