Changes Called for as Sinner and Djokovic Withdraw from Canadian Open The Canadian Open, one of the premier events in the tennis calendar, has suffered an unexpected blow with top players Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic withdrawing from the tournament.
Health concerns are always a priority for athletes, but the sheer number of withdrawals in recent years raises questions about the sustainability of the sport's grueling schedule.
Tournament director Valerie Tetreault has called for changes that go beyond this week's withdrawals.