World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz of Spain was the latest star player to bow out of the upcoming National Bank Open on Tuesday, citing the need for physical and mental recovery.

Carlos Alcaraz pulled out of the Toronto Masters tournament on Monday, a day after Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic and Jack Draper withdrew from the hard-court event that begins next week.

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have quickly established themselves as the defining duo of a new post-Big 3 era in men's tennis. The two young guns have claimed nine Major titles, including all seven since the beginning of 2024.