Balancing Act: Roddick on Top Players Opting Out of Toronto Masters

The former world No. 1 and 2003 US Open champion, American **[Andy Roddick](https://www.thetennisgazette.com/news/andy-roddick-says-he-thinks-he-knows-the-real-reason-why-carlos-alcaraz-has-withdrawn-from-the-canadian-open/)**, shared his thoughts on the withdrawals of top players from the Toronto Masters, suggesting that one reason might be the hectic schedule of the American tournament series.

«I believe this is part of the issue when every tournament spans 10 to 12 days. It’s easier to commit to two weeks of competition in Cincinnati and Montreal, and if you perform well in at least one of them, that’s great. It’s certainly preferable to arriving several weeks earlier than planned.

We’re witnessing a broader trend where players overload themselves with matches during the clay season, then play a lot on grass—which is a valid approach—but at some point, sacrifices need to be made.

Extending the summer segment even further, distancing it from the US Open, seems to make the decision to withdraw simpler for certain top players who have recently found success,» Roddick’s comments were reported by **The Tennis Gazette**.

Earlier, it was announced that the world No. 1, Italian Jannik Sinner, and the world No. 2, Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz, would not participate in the Toronto Masters event.