Canada Tournament Already Has 8 Confirmed Significant Withdrawals

The Masters 1000 and WTA 1000 in Canada hasn't even started yet and is already facing a serious setback. The first major tournament of the North American hardcourt swing already has eight significant withdrawals, a situation that threatens to mar one of the most important events of the summer and once again highlights the immense physical toll that the calendar takes before the US Open.

The vast majority of absences are concentrated in the women's draw, where several Top-40 players have chosen to prioritize their recovery to arrive in better shape for the final Grand Slam of the season.

The eight confirmed withdrawals in Canada

WTA (6):

• Karolina Muchova (No. 6)
• Victoria Mboko (No. 12)
• Jasmine Paolini (No. 15)
• Hailey Baptiste (No. 34)
• Emma Raducanu (No. 37)
• Dayana Yastremska (No. 88)

ATP (2):

• Carlos Alcaraz (No. 3)
• Jesper de Jong (No. 105)

The women's draw, the most affected

The latest additions to this long list are Karolina Muchova and Jasmine Paolini. The Czech, a recent Wimbledon finalist, is still recovering from the minor surgical procedure she underwent a few days ago.

"I had to undergo a minor surgery that will keep me off the courts for a few weeks. Everything went well, and I am already working on my recovery," explained Muchova.

Meanwhile, Paolini continues to deal with foot discomfort and has chosen not to take any risks.

"Unfortunately, I have decided to withdraw from Washington and Toronto to give my foot more time to rest," stated the Italian.

They are joined by the defending champion Victoria Mboko, who suffered a serious knee injury at Queen's, as well as Emma Raducanu, Hailey Baptiste, and Dayana Yastremska, significantly impacting the women's draw even before the draw is made.

In the men's circuit, the main absence continues to be Carlos Alcaraz, who is still recovering from the wrist injury suffered in Barcelona and aims to return in Cincinnati. Additionally, Jesper de Jong has also withdrawn from the tournament. Meanwhile, the participation of Novak Djokovic remains uncertain, as the Serbian has not competed in the Canadian Masters 1000 since 2018.