Carlitos decided to extend his holidays and return to action at the Cincinnati Masters 1000, skipping the Canadian Open for the second year in a row. The five-time Grand Slam champion had not traveled to Montreal last year, having to recharge his batteries after the Paris Olympics.

Carlos Alcaraz has apologised to fans after confirming that he has withdrawn from the 2025 Canadian Open due to "small muscles issues".

Carlos Alcaraz has confirmed he won't be playing in the Canadian Open, ending speculation about his time off the courts. The Spanish tennis player was on the confirmed entry list for the upcoming Masters 1000,