The 2025 National Bank Open in Toronto, scheduled from July 27 to August 7, will be missing three of the sport’s biggest stars: Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, and Novak Djokovic. All three players have opted to skip the Canadian Masters 1000 event, citing physical recovery needs following intense campaigns at Wimbledon.
Reasons Behind the Absences
Sinner, who won Wimbledon just weeks ago, is recovering from an elbow injury sustained during the tournament. Alcaraz, the runner-up at Wimbledon, announced his withdrawal due to muscle fatigue and the need for mental and physical rest. Djokovic, who reached the semifinals at the All England Club, is also taking time off to recover from a groin issue.
Eyes on Cincinnati
Despite their absence in Toronto, all three are expected to return for the Western
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Jannik Sinner in 2025
27 – 3win/loss
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23 year old
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Ranked world no.1, the Italian played his last match on the 13th of July when he defeated world no.2 Carlos Alcaraz 4-6 6-4 6-4 6-4 in the final in Wimbledon to win his 21st career title.
Currently, during this season Sinner owns an overall 26-3 win-loss record. The Italian has won 2 titles in 2025 at the Australian Open and Wimbledon. Jannik reached the final in Rome and French Open.
Carlos Alcaraz in 2025
48 – 10win/loss
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High
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22 year old
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Currently the world no.2, the Spaniard played his last contest on the 13th of July when he was defeated by world no.1 Jannik Sinner 4-6 6-4 6-4 6-4 in the final in Wimbledon (draw).
Currently, during this year Alcaraz has achieved an overall 48-6 record. The Spaniard clinched 5 titles in 2025 in Rotterdam, Monte-Carlo, Rome, French Open and London. Carlos was the runner-up in Barcelona and Wimbledon.
Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz squared off 14 times. Their current head to head is 9-5 for Alcaraz.
