Overview

• Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz and Jack Draper have pulled out of the Toronto Masters citing exhaustion and scheduling strain.
• Fritz warned that the extended 10-day Masters format forces top players to skip premier tournaments.
• The compact shift from Roland Garros to Wimbledon and immediately onto the North American hard-court swing leaves little recovery time.
• Rising demand from athletes and commentators calls for a streamlined season with designated off-weeks to prioritize player well-being.
• The ATP’s decision to expand Masters events over ten days has backfired by deterring marquee participation instead of enhancing tournament prestige.