Carlos Alcaraz becomes latest leading player to withdraw from Canadian Open
Briefly

Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the Canadian Open alongside Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic, and Jack Draper. The withdrawals are due to the players' need for recovery before the US Open starting on 25 August. Alcaraz cited small muscle issues, while Draper mentioned a left arm injury. Sinner aims to protect his elbow, and Djokovic has a groin injury. Alexander Zverev and Taylor Fritz are expected to be top seeds in Toronto, with players expressing concerns about scheduling on tours.
Carlos Alcaraz, world No 2, joined Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic and Jack Draper in withdrawing from the Canadian Open to rest injuries before the US Open.
Draper, recovering from a left arm injury after Wimbledon, announced via X that he would miss both the Toronto and Cincinnati tournaments.
Sinner withdrew from Toronto to protect his elbow after a tumble in a previous Wimbledon match, while Djokovic cited a groin injury.
Alexander Zverev and Taylor Fritz are set to be the top seeds in the Canadian Open as many players criticize the tour's scheduling.
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