Sinner's Cincinnati withdrawal headlines busy day on tour
Sinner pulls out as Jodar surges up rankings
World number one Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open, citing that he is not ready to compete at this stage of his recovery from a knee injury. The Italian's absence from the Masters 1000 event marks a significant setback in his preparations ahead of the season's final stretch, though the decision underscores a cautious approach to managing his fitness concerns.
Meanwhile, rising talent Jodar continues his remarkable ascent through the rankings, standing on the verge of breaking into the top 10 in record time. The youngster's meteoric rise has captured attention across the circuit as he continues to deliver impressive performances. In other tournament action, Cameron Norrie produced a superb fightback to save match point in Montreal, though both Sabalenka and Norrie ultimately exited the Canadian Open in the last 16.
Testing protocols spark debate in tennis
Tennis doping control procedures have come under renewed scrutiny following recent antics by Marketa Vondrousova, highlighting a stark contrast with how football handles similar situations. The controversy has prompted debate within the sport about testing protocols and player conduct, with figures including Coco Gauff criticizing how genetic testing is being weaponized to attack players. Arthur Fery, buoyed by his Wimbledon run, looks ready to test himself at Masters level in the weeks ahead.
Today's tennis headlines
- Arthur Fery ready to test himself at Masters level after Wimbledon run — theguardian.com
- Jodar on verge of smashing record for fastest rise to top 10 — feeds.bbci.co.uk
- Vondrousova’s antics put tennis doping tests in spotlight – a far cry from football’s view | Tumaini Carayol — theguardian.com
- World number one Sinner to miss Cincinnati Open — feeds.bbci.co.uk
- No. 1 Sinner (knee) withdraws from Cincinnati — espn.com
- ‘I’m not ready to compete’: Jannik Sinner pulls out of Cincinnati Open — theguardian.com
- Sabalenka and Norrie exit Canadian Open in last 16 — feeds.bbci.co.uk
- Eala overcomes ankle injury to defeat McNally — espn.com
- I started pickleball in my 50s. Here are my beginner tips – and the best gear – to get on the court — theguardian.com
- Norrie saves match point in superb Montreal fightback — feeds.bbci.co.uk
- Gauff criticizes using WTA gene test to 'attack' — espn.com
- Photographs of drama and emotion – the career of Chris Smith — theguardian.com