The PTPA warns that professional tennis's lengthy calendar and expanded 12-day Masters 1000 events are increasing injury risks, following high-profile withdrawals at the Canadian Open.
Iga Swiatek defeated Diana Shnaider 6-2, 6-1 on Monday to reach the Canadian Open semifinals in Toronto, where she will face Elina Svitolina after the Ukrainian rallied to beat Ekaterina Alexandrova.
A wave of high-profile withdrawals at the Canadian Open has renewed concerns over the grueling tennis calendar, with the PTPA warning that reduced recovery times are fueling more frequent and severe player injuries.
Alex de Minaur squandered a match point with double faults, losing to Cameron Norrie 5-7, 7-6(5), 6-1 at the Canadian Open, but his top-eight US Open seeding remains likely unless Ben Shelton wins the title.
Jack Draper's return to tennis after a long injury layoff ended in a first-round loss at the Canadian Open. He was defeated by France's Terence Atmane 6-3 2-6 6-2, with recurring discomfort limiting his play. Draper's participation in upcoming events, including the US Open, is now uncertain.
Bud Cauley won the Canadian Open, his first PGA Tour title, after overcoming severe injuries from a car accident eight years ago. The American finished 17-under-par in Caledon, Ontario, with Matt Fitzpatrick and Viktor Hovland placing second and third respectively.
