Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic have withdrawn from the upcoming Canadian Open, a Masters 1000 event set to begin on August 1. Their absence, along with other players such as Alexander Bublik and Sebastian Korda, has sparked calls for the ATP to enforce a rule change that could allow top players greater flexibility in their tournament participation.
The withdrawals highlight ongoing tensions between player scheduling preferences and mandatory tournament requirements. While the ATP mandates participation in certain events, high-profile absences have led to discussions about adapting rules to better accommodate player workload and scheduling demands. There is growing pressure on the ATP to revise its policies ahead of future editions of the Canadian Open and similar tournaments.