Carlos Alcaraz copies Jannik Sinner: no Canadian Open

Now it’s official. Carlos Alcaraz has also forfeited. No Canadian Open for the world number 2. So, exactly as decided by Jannik Sinner, the Spaniard will not be at the start of the Masters 1000 in Toronto, scheduled from July 27 to August 7.

“After many consecutive weeks of competing without rest, I won&#8217t be able to play in Toronto this year. I have minor muscle discomfort and need to recover physically and mentally for what is to come. I am very sorry for the tournament and for my fans in Canada, see you next year’next year” his clear words on X.

Carlo Alcaraz will return to the court at the Cincinnati Masters 1000 so he can better prepare for the US Open, the last Slam of the season. This is the same schedule planned by Jannik Sinner, currently resting to recharge his batteries for the grand final.

The world No. 2, by forgoing the Canadian Open, misses a great opportunity to make up valuable points to Jannik Sinner from an ATP ranking perspective. L’azure, current world number 1, will lose only 200 points by forgoing the Toronto tournament (zero Carlos Alcaraz, did not participate in the 2024 Canadian Open). Having, at the moment, as many as 3430 points ahead of his Spanish rival, the South Tyrolean can sleep soundly. At least until Cincinnati and US Open where he will have to defend 3000 points (he won both last year).