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Time of India
3 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic, Aryna Sabalenka withdraw from Toronto, Montreal events - here's why
Jannik Sinner (L) with the Wimbledon trophy after beating Carlos Alcaraz (R) at the All England Club. (AP) Several top tennis stars have pulled out of the upcoming National Bank Open tournaments in Toronto and Montreal. World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz, top-ranked Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic , Jack Draper, and women's No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka have all withdrawn from the prestigious events. Alcaraz announced his withdrawal on Monday, saying he needs more rest after his recent Wimbledon final appearance on July 13. This comes right after other big names dropped out of the ATP Masters hardcourt tournament. 'After many consecutive weeks of competition without rest, I will not be able to play in Toronto this year,' Alcaraz wrote on X. 'I have small muscle issues and I need to recover physically and mentally for what comes next. To the tournament and to my fans in Canada I am very sorry, I will see you next year!' Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Sinner, who beat Alcaraz at Wimbledon, won't defend his Toronto title due to an elbow injury from a fall at the All England Club. "Winning that title in Toronto two years ago was the start of a really special moment for me, but after speaking with my team, I have to recover," Sinner explained. The tournament took another hit when Djokovic, a four-time champion, backed out citing a groin injury. Britain's Draper also withdrew to heal his injured forearm. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Find your most suitable hearing aid Amplifon Book Now Undo The women's tournament in Montreal hasn't been spared either, with world No. 1 Sabalenka joining the list of absentees. Both tournaments will kick off with qualifying rounds this weekend, though they'll now be missing many fan favourites. This string of withdrawals has significantly impacted what are usually highlight events of the tennis calendar. Big names missing from Toronto, Montreal tournaments Carlos Alcaraz - to rest Jannik Sinner - to rest Novak Djokovic - fatigue Jack Draper - arm injury Aryna Sabalenka - fatigue Ons Jabeur - change in schedule Paula Badosa - injury Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Engadget
25-06-2025
- Sport
- Engadget
The Apple Sports app now offers tennis scores, just in time for Wimbledon
Apple is rolling out a notable update for its Sports app . Just ahead of the Wimbledon Championships getting under way, Apple is adding point-by-point tennis scores to Sports. You'll be able to get live updates from Grand Slam and ATP Masters 1000-level matches and view details like the results of a player's previous matches in the tournament. Also in the 3.0 version of Apple Sports, baseball fans can view pitcher and batter matchups at the top of every MLB scoreboard. On the home screen, you'll now be able to see a list of upcoming events by league. You can rearrange the order that leagues are shown in, though your favorite teams will always appear at the top. In recent months, Apple has added NASCAR and F1 to Sports, along with support for more soccer competitions . Other recent additions include rankings on league pages, highlighted goal scorers at the top of NHL games and a new way to share game details with friends and family via Messages and social media platforms so they can stay up to date as well.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Injured Ruud criticises 'rat race' ATP points system
Norway's Casper Ruud has criticised the ATP's ranking system by describing it as "like a rat race" which forces players to compete with injuries. Ruud, a two-time runner-up at the French Open, suffered a second-round exit on Wednesday, losing 2-6 6-4 6-1 6-0 to Portugal's Nuno Borges. The seventh seed won the first set comfortably, but struggled towards the end of the match with a knee injury that he has been carrying since April. "It's been with me actually the whole clay season on and off," he said. "As we know, it's a hectic clay season, and I decided to kind of push through it doing some anti-inflammatory pills and painkillers to try to get rid of it, which has helped to a certain degree but not enough. "I will have some more time now to let it heal and rest for a long time." Ruud said it is difficult to take time off on the ATP Tour to allow an injury to heal. "It's kind of like a rat race when it comes to the rankings as well," he said. "You feel you're obligated to play with certain rules that the ATP have set up with the mandatory events." BBC Sport have approached the ATP for comment. The ATP and the women's WTA Tour have mandatory requirements, meaning players must appear at a set number of tournaments each season. The top-ranked ATP players are required to participate in eight of the nine mandatory Masters 1,000 events each year, with Monte Carlo the only exception. Ruud missed Monte Carlo - the first big clay-court event of the season - but he played at the Italian Open in Rome after winning his first ATP Masters title in Madrid. The world number eight also feared that he would miss out on defending ranking points, which are used to decide where a player is seeded and whether or not they can gain direct entry into a tournament. "You feel like you lose a lot if you don't show up and play, both economically, point-wise, ranking-wise and opportunity-wise," Ruud added. "It's a questionable system because on one hand you don't want to show up injured, and you maybe give the spot to another one." Live scores, results and order of play Get tennis news sent straight to your phone
Times
01-05-2025
- Sport
- Times
Jack Draper on verge of passing Djokovic in rankings after biggest clay win
Jack Draper is on the brink of overtaking Novak Djokovic in the world's top five after easing through to his first ATP Masters quarter-final on clay at the Madrid Open. The British No1 dominated his fourth-round match on Wednesday, seeing off Tommy Paul, the world No12 from the United States, 6-2, 6-2 in 67 minutes. It marks a significant step forward on clay as his first win against a top-20 opponent on the surface after losing his previous seven. At present ranked No6 in the world, Draper now has a tremendous chance to claim a new career-high position. Victory against Matteo Arnaldi, the world No44 from Italy, on Thursday would move him up to No5 above Djokovic, who left the door open through his
South Wales Argus
30-04-2025
- Sport
- South Wales Argus
Jack Draper worthy British number one, says Andrew Castle
The 23-year-old became the new British No.1 for the first time in his career in June 2024 and has since bolted up to world number six following his first ATP Masters title in Indian Wells. Partnered with a semi-final appearance at the 2024 US Open and a Stuttgart victory on the ATP Tour, Draper was crowned 2025 male Player of the Year at the LTA Tennis Awards, presented by Lexus for his efforts across 2024. And having now cemented himself as one of the most exciting British tennis players to watch, Castle believes that it has been a rise made possible by a blend of natural gifts and determination. "I've known Jack since he was a whippersnapper and now he's very much not," he said. "He's a genuine top 10er and Indian Wells winner. "I still have people coming up to me, those casual sport observers and asking if he's going to 'make it'. I mean he's already done that and he's not just made it, he's bolted. "But it all happened so quickly for him. Technically he's gifted but physically he's worked on exactly what he needs to. "James Trotman his coach has done an unbelievable job getting him to where he needs to be now." Castle himself only saw a career high of world number 80 in June 1988 and having known Draper since he was a junior player, noted that he's not against giving the current British number one a bit of light-hearted stick. "When he got to 80 in the world, which was my highest ranking, I texted him and joked that I didn't think he would break 80," he said. "Of course, I knew he would in about three days which he did and since then he's just flown up the rankings." The annual LTA Tennis Awards, presented by Lexus, highlight and celebrate the incredible achievements and contributions of people in tennis and padel across Britain. First launched in 2015 by former LTA president Cathie Sabin OBE, over the past ten years, the awards have illustrated the depth of service and talent within the tennis community and serve as an inspiration to others to get involved in the game. The winners, selected from more than 2,000 nominations across 25 different categories, were all acknowledged for their outstanding contribution to tennis in 2024. Draper was named Male Player of the Year, with Katie Boulter taking the female equivalent, Alfie Hewett named Wheelchair Player and Henry Patten the Doubles Player of the Year. "2024 was an amazing year for me – and one I will never forget," Draper said. "Reaching the semi-finals of the US Open along with winning my first ATP Tour title in Stuttgart in June was not just special for me, but all of my team. "I had a great run at Queens, and I look forward to seeing all the British fans there again, where hopefully I can have another good run." To find out more information about the LTA Tennis Awards, presented by Lexus or for information on how to play, coach, volunteer or officiate in tennis, head to: The Official Home of Tennis For Britain | LTA
