Professional Tennis Players Association warns of rising injury risks

Professional Tennis Players Association Canadian Open ATP player injury tennis schedule

The Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA) has raised concerns regarding player health following numerous high-profile withdrawals from the Canadian Open. The association argues that an increasingly long professional calendar and expanded tournament formats are contributing to rising injury risks and reduced recovery times.

Major players sidelined from the Canadian Open include Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, and Felix Auger-Aliassime. On the women's side, players such as Emma Raducanu, Karolina Muchova, and Jasmine Paolini have also withdrawn due to injury.

According to PTPA data analysis, upper-body injuries rose by 42% in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the previous year, while arm injuries increased by 112% relative to the 2025 average. The PTPA attributes these trends to the ATP's OneVision strategic plan, which expanded several Masters 1000 tournaments to 12-day events, thereby limiting the time available for players to rest and travel.

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ATP · Carlos Alcaraz · Jannik Sinner · Novak Djokovic · Professional Tennis Players Association

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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 5 SOURCES] The ATP expanded seven of its nine Masters 1000 tournaments to 12-day events. wdez.com · kelo.com · srnnews.com · wxerfm.com · www.perthnow.com.au
[● 5 SOURCES] Emma Raducanu and Karolina Muchova are among the women's players missing the tournament due to injury. wdez.com · kelo.com · srnnews.com · wxerfm.com · www.perthnow.com.au
[● 5 SOURCES] Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic withdrew from the Canadian Open men's event in Montreal. wdez.com · kelo.com · srnnews.com · wxerfm.com · www.perthnow.com.au
[● 5 SOURCES] Arm injuries rose by 112% this year compared to the 2025 average. wdez.com · kelo.com · srnnews.com · wxerfm.com · www.perthnow.com.au
[● 5 SOURCES] Upper-body injuries increased by 42% in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. wdez.com · kelo.com · srnnews.com · wxerfm.com · www.perthnow.com.au
[● 5 SOURCES] The PTPA claims the professional tennis season is too long and recovery time is shrinking. wdez.com · kelo.com · srnnews.com · wxerfm.com · www.perthnow.com.au
[● 5 SOURCES] Carlos Alcaraz withdrew from the tournament due to a wrist injury. wdez.com · kelo.com · srnnews.com · wxerfm.com · www.perthnow.com.au
[● 5 SOURCES] Felix Auger-Aliassime withdrew from the tournament due to a back injury. wdez.com · kelo.com · srnnews.com · wxerfm.com · www.perthnow.com.au