TORONTO — Wimbledon champion Jannik Sinner, 24-time Grand Slam title winner Novak Djokovic and No. 5-ranked Jack Draper all withdrew Sunday from the Masters 1000 match in Toronto that begins in every week, citing accidents.
The No. 1-ranked Sinner cited his injured proper elbow, which he harm in a fall within the fourth spherical on the All England Membership on the best way to his first title there and fourth main trophy.
He received his first Masters 1000 title in Toronto in 2023.
“Profitable that title in Toronto two years in the past was the beginning of a extremely particular second for me, however after talking with my group, I’ve to get well,” Sinner stated.
Djokovic blamed a groin damage for his withdrawal from an occasion he has received 4 occasions. He misplaced to Sinner within the semifinals at Wimbledon.
Draper will miss Toronto and the Cincinnati Masters subsequent month due to an issue together with his left arm, which means he will not play in a hard-court tuneup match earlier than the US Open begins Aug. 24.
“After Wimbledon I picked up an damage in my left arm, nothing severe, however I’ve to ensure it recovers absolutely for the remainder of the season,” Draper posted on social media. “Sadly, I will not be capable to compete in Toronto and Cincinnati … See you in NYC!”