The Toronto Masters and last-minute weight losses. What now?

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Wimbledon has ended, marking the end of an intense and emotionally charged first half of the season for the top ATP players. Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz shared the three Grand Slams of the season, establishing themselves as the undisputed top names in today's tennis. Additionally, players like Novak Djokovic, Jack Draper, and Alexander Zverev, who are at the top of the rankings, could surprise at any moment by clinching a major title. The ATP Toronto 2025 represented a significant opportunity for some of them to step up as current references, but the top players preferred to step aside at the Canadian tournament.

The ATP Toronto 2025 seemed poised to reignite the rivalry between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, while providing Novak Djokovic a golden opportunity to earn points and potentially reach fourth place in the rankings, thus avoiding top-ranked players in his path to the 2025 US Open semifinals. However, all of them, along with Draper, who is nursing an injury, have opted to skip this Masters 1000 event. The latest to withdraw was the Spanish player, as reported by Marca, who decided not to attend the event in Canada.

A Challenging New Schedule

The main reason for these significant absences is the new two-week schedule for ATP Masters 1000 tournaments. Formerly one-week events, the upgrade to two weeks prolongs the players' stay at tournament venues, leading to heightened fatigue among those reaching the later rounds. The format now resembles that of a Grand Slam, and players fatigued from Wimbledon are compelled to withdraw from at least one of the two Masters 1000 events (Toronto or Cincinnati) to arrive in prime condition for the US Open, their main objective.

Great Opportunities

With several days remaining before the tournament begins, it is possible that more renowned players will opt out of competing in Canada and head directly to Cincinnati. This opens the door for a surprise winner to emerge in the event, potentially claiming their first Masters 1000 title. Players within the top 10 who do participate might now have a better chance at the title. Zverev, with past successes in such hard-court tournaments and seeking redemption after a forgettable grass season, appears to be a strong contender. Taylor Fritz, defending points on this circuit, is another name to keep a close eye on, along with intriguing prospects like Ben Shelton.

Alcaraz Benefits

Jannik Sinner's withdrawal allows Carlos Alcaraz to rest for a couple of additional weeks to fine-tune his performance from Spain. The absence of the Italian means he cannot earn points, crucial for Alcaraz in his pursuit of the top world ranking. Currently distant from the top, with a gap of 3,430 points, it might have been tempting to contest the Toronto title given the unexpected absences of favorites. However, after careful consideration, Alcaraz's team decided that it was best for him to rest a bit longer and not strain him physically or mentally.

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