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Tennis | After Wimbledon final loss, Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from Toronto event – here’s why | Tennis News
Tennis | After Wimbledon final loss, Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from Toronto event – here’s why | Tennis News
World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz has pulled out of subsequent week’s ATP Canadian Open in Toronto, citing the necessity to get well after his run to the Wimbledon final earlier this month. Tournament organisers confirmed the Spaniard’s withdrawal on Monday. Alcaraz, a 5-time Grand Slam singles champion, misplaced to world No. 1 Jannik Sinner within the Wimbledon final on July 13. The 22-12 months-previous had been aiming for a 3rd consecutive Wimbledon title. “I’m really sad to have to miss the National Bank Open in Toronto,” Alcaraz stated in a press release. “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 reached the quarter-finals in his finest run on the Canadian Open in 2023, the place he was overwhelmed by American Tommy Paul. Tournament director Karl Hale stated dropping a participant like Alcaraz was disappointing.
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“It’s disappointing to lose a player of Carlos’ quality, as we know our fans were looking forward to watching him,” Hale stated. “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 American Sebastian Korda (world No. 33) and Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz (world No. 38) have additionally withdrawn as a result of leg and knee accidents, respectively.
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