Top 10 men's singles players who have withdrawn from Canadian Open 2025

A high-profile list of absentees from the ATP section overshadows the Canadian Open 2025.

The Canadian Open 2025 ATP tournament has been notably impacted by a wave of high-profile withdrawals, diminishing its star power and altering the competitive landscape. Many top-ranked players have opted out due to injuries or strategic rest, creating unexpected openings in the draw.

A major reason behind the absences is the tournament’s extended two-week format, which has created a scheduling conflict with the Cincinnati Open, which many players prefer due to its proximity to the US Open.

On that note, let’s take a look at the top 10 men’s singles tennis players who have pulled out of the event.

Men’s singles who have withdrawn from Canadian Open 2025-

10. Sebastian Korda

Sebastian Korda has withdrawn from the 2025 Canadian Open due to a persistent stress fracture in his right shin — the same injury that sidelined him from Wimbledon and later Washington.

The American, who captured the biggest title of his career in Washington last year with wins over Frances Tiafoe and Flavio Cobolli, was unable to defend his crown, forcing his exit from the top 30. There is currently no official update on his return timeline.

9. Hubert Hurkacz

Hubert Hurkacz has not played a match since June 11, and his absence is due to a knee injury that even kept him away from Wimbledon. The Pole is expected to recover in time for the US Open, where he is expected to partner Donna Vekic. Having reached the quarter-finals last year, he lost 200 points and finds himself at #37.

8. Matteo Berrettini

Matteo Berrettini has had a season filled with injuries. That trend will continue as the Italian misses yet another event. He has featured in only 10 events this year, underscoring his struggles, and his dwindling form hasn’t helped his cause either.

7. Alexander Bublik

Alexander Bublik is fully fit, and his reason for not playing in Toronto is vastly different. Having not played any hard-court tournaments, the Kazakh preferred clay courts and won two tournaments in a row.

Bublik might return to the North American swing in Cincinnati, and is certainly a dangerous customer given his current form.

6. Grigor Dimitrov

Grigor Dimitrov suffered an unfortunate partial tear to his pectoralis major muscle, sustained during his fourth-round match against Jannik Sinner at Wimbledon. The injury, which forced him to retire mid-match despite leading by two sets, will sideline him for at least 90 days. As a result, the Bulgarian will also miss Cincinnati, with his recovery focused on a potential return at the US Open.

5. Tommy Paul

Tommy Paul will miss the Toronto Masters due to an abdominal strain he sustained during his French Open quarter-final against Carlos Alcaraz. The injury, which had also contributed to his early exit from Wimbledon, has impacted his recent form and caused him to slip to No. 15 in the ATP Rankings.

4. Jack Draper

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. Unfortunately, I won’t be able to compete in Toronto and Cincinnati…. See you in NYC !

— jack draper (@jackdraper0) July 20, 2025

British No. 1 Jack Draper has withdrawn from both the upcoming Masters 1000 tournaments in Toronto and Cincinnati due to a left arm injury sustained after Wimbledon. Although the injury isn’t serious, the World No. 4 has opted for rest and recovery to ensure full fitness for the remainder of the season.

Draper, who exited Wimbledon in the second round, is now aiming for a comeback at the US Open, where he reached the semi-finals last year.

3. Novak Djokovic

Another big name is Novak Djokovic, who last participated in this competition in 2018. A four-time champion, with his most recent title coming in 2016, the Serbian star appears to be focusing his efforts on the US Open.

While his participation in Cincinnati remains uncertain, Djokovic has already suggested that the season’s final Grand Slam is his top priority.

2. Carlos Alcaraz

Carlos Alcaraz joined the sequence of stars withdrawing from the 2025 Canadian Open due to physical fatigue and minor muscle issues following an intense stretch of high-level competition. The Spaniard, who recently finished as runner-up at Wimbledon after a 24-match winning streak, stated that he needs time to recover both physically and mentally.

After many consecutive weeks of competition without rest, I will not be able to play in Toronto this year. I have small muscles issues and I need to recover physically and mentally for what comes next. To the tournament and to my fans in Canada I am very sorry, I will see you…

— Carlos Alcaraz (@carlosalcaraz) July 21, 2025

1. Jannik Sinner

Jannik Sinner withdrew from the 2025 Canadian Open due to an elbow injury sustained during Wimbledon, prioritizing his health and recovery. In the 2024 Canadian Open, Sinner reached the quarter-finals and will drop 200 points.

However, the Italian knows the importance of staying fresh and ready for Cincinnati and the US Open, where he has to defend a total of 3,000 points..

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