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Toronto Sun
2 days ago
- Sport
- Toronto Sun
Zverev, Gauff named National Bank Open top seeds after high-profile dropouts
It's 'still a great player field and we have great Canadians to mitigate' Published Jul 23, 2025 • 3 minute read Alexander Zverev of Germany returns in his first-round men's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant) Tournament director Karl Hale is excited to watch the talent on display at this year's National Bank Open, even though some big names will be missing in action. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Tennis Canada announced Germany's Alexander Zverev and American Coco Gauff as the top seeds of the men's and women's events in Toronto and Montreal on Tuesday, but neither player is the current world No. 1. Zverev, ranked No. 3, is moving up after top men Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz withdrew from the tournament to recover after Wimbledon. Sixth-ranked Novak Djokovic — a 24-time Grand Slam champion — and No. 5 Jack Draper won't hit the court in Toronto either. Hale, who manages the Toronto event, believes that opens the door for Canadians to succeed. 'I've been the tournament director for 20 years, and the best tournament we ever had was 2019, Bianca (Andreescu) winning,' said Hale, who added that ticket sales are trending well. 'It opens up that opportunity for our Canadians, which we're really excited about it.' Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Montreal's Felix Auger-Aliassime is the 24th seed, one spot ahead of Denis Shapovalov of Richmond Hill, Ont., who's coming off a tournament win in Los Cabos, Mexico. Meanwhile, up-and-coming Montrealer Gabriel Diallo slots in at 30th. 'It's unfortunate what happened with some withdrawals,' Hale said. 'But we're in really good shape, still a great player field and we have great Canadians to mitigate.' The women's event in Montreal wasn't hit as hard, but No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka won't be there due to fatigue. The ATP and WTA events are mandatory 1000-level tournaments, one notch below the Grand Slams. 'There's some disappointment there because we have a 1000 event, which is supposed to come with that guarantee of being able to offer the best players in the world,' said Montreal tournament director Valerie Tetreault. 'We were quite unlucky, especially in Toronto. In Montreal, for sure we would have preferred to have Aryna, and I think she's a very popular player, but I think there's still a lot of big stars. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'In Toronto, for sure that hurts a little bit more.' But in the years ahead, Tetreault believes the dropouts won't be a major problem. This year's NBO, with an expanded main draw of 96 athletes instead of 56, runs from Saturday through Aug. 7, beginning only two weeks after Sinner defeated Alcaraz in the men's Wimbledon final on July 13. Next year, there will be a three-week period between the two tournaments, and Tetreault expects that will make a difference in player participation. 'This year what's challenging is the fact that it's what we call the short summer calendar on the tours,' she said. 'Next year and for the years to come, we'll go back to three weeks, which I think is going to help give more time after usually a stretch that is pretty demanding with back-to-back French Open and Wimbledon in a very short period of time.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Many of the world's best also withdrew from last year's NBO tournaments because the timing coincided with the Summer Olympics in Paris, but Tetreault said the Montreal and Toronto events have otherwise consistently welcomed top players in the leadup to the US Open in late August. 'You look at the last 10 years or so of our tournament and sure, besides last year with the Olympics … top player participation has been great,' she said. 'For players who are trying to make sure they can peak at the US Open, you want to make sure that you have two full tournaments on the hard courts. 'If you only plan for one and you lose early, well then you don't have the right preparation.' Hale reiterated that he doesn't expect the dropouts to persist. 'I've spoken to the players and the agents involved that the expectation is that this does not happen again,' he said. 'I made a very strong case that our fans deserve the best. We understand from time to time there's injuries and tough schedule, etc., but this will not be tolerated and the future we feel will be in good hands.' Canada Sunshine Girls Olympics Columnists Sunshine Girls
Toronto Sun
2 days ago
- Sport
- Toronto Sun
Jannik Sinner rehires fitness coach he fired for playing role in his doping case
Last year, Sinner tested positive twice for a trace amount of an anabolic steroid Published Jul 23, 2025 • 1 minute read Italy's Jannik Sinner serves in the men's singles final at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Sunday, July 13, 2025. Photo by Joanna Chan / AP ROME — Wimbledon champion Jannik Sinner has rehired Umberto Ferrara as his fitness coach nearly a year after firing him for his role in the top-ranked player's doping case. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The move comes after Sinner recently removed fitness coach Marco Panichi and physiotherapist Ulises Badio from his team. 'Umberto has played an important role in Jannik's development to date, and his return reflects a renewed focus on continuity and performance at the highest level,' a statement from Sinner's team said Wednesday. Last year, Sinner tested positive twice for a trace amount of an anabolic steroid in March; the case wasn't made public until August, shortly before the U.S. Open, which he ended up winning for the second of his four Grand Slam titles. He initially was completely cleared, based on the defense that he accidentally was exposed to the banned substance, Clostebol, via a massage from his then-physiotherapist, Giacomo Naldi. Sinner said his fitness trainer at the time, Ferrara, purchased a product in Italy and gave it to Naldi for a cut on Naldi's finger. Naldi then treated Sinner while not wearing gloves. Sinner then fired Naldi and Ferrara, and Ferrara was hired briefly by Matteo Berrettini, another Italian player. The World Anti-Doping Agency appealed the exoneration, and Sinner agreed to serve a three-month ban that ended right before the Italian Open in May of this year. Sinner, who won Wimbledon this month, will return to action at the Cincinnati Open next month as he prepares to defend his U.S. Open title. Canada Sunshine Girls Olympics Sunshine Girls Columnists
Time of India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Tennis: Jannik Sinner re-appoints former fitness coach, a year after doping ban
Italy's Jannik Sinner serves to Carlos Alcaraz of Spain in the men's singles final at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Sunday, July 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Joanna Chan) Wimbledon champion Jannik Sinner has brought back Umberto Ferrara as his fitness coach, nearly a year after dismissing him due to his involvement in a doping case that resulted in Sinner serving a three-month ban. The rehiring follows Sinner's recent removal of fitness coach Marco Panichi and physiotherapist Ulises Badio from his team. "Umberto has played an important role in Jannik's development to date, and his return reflects a renewed focus on continuity and performance at the highest level," Sinner's team announced on Wednesday. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! The doping case emerged when Sinner tested positive twice for trace amounts of an anabolic steroid, Clostebol, in March last year. The case wasn't revealed until August, shortly before his US Open victory. Initially, Sinner was cleared of wrongdoing based on his defense that he was accidentally exposed to the banned substance through a massage from his then-physiotherapist, Giacomo Naldi. Ferrara had purchased a product in Italy and given it to Naldi for a cut on Naldi's finger, who then treated Sinner without wearing gloves. Poll Do you agree with Jannik Sinner's decision to rehire Umberto Ferrara as his fitness coach? Yes, it's a good move. No, he should have chosen someone else. Following the incident, Sinner dismissed both Naldi and Ferrara. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Baratajaya: Unsold Sofas May Be at Bargain Prices (Prices May Surprise You) Sofas | Search Ads Search Now Undo Ferrara subsequently worked briefly with another Italian player, Matteo Berrettini. The World Anti-Doping Agency appealed Sinner's exoneration, leading to him accepting a three-month ban that concluded before the Italian Open in May this year. Sinner, fresh from his Wimbledon triumph this month, is scheduled to return to competition at the Cincinnati Open next month, where he will prepare to defend his U.S. Open title. The changes in Sinner's support team mark a significant shift in his professional setup as he continues his career at the highest level of tennis. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Toronto Star
2 days ago
- Sport
- Toronto Star
Jannik Sinner rehires the fitness coach he fired for playing a role in his doping case
Italy's Jannik Sinner celebrates with the trophy after beating Carlos Alcaraz of Spain to win the men's singles final at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Sunday, July 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung) TH flag wire: true flag sponsored: false article_type: : sWebsitePrimaryPublication : publications/toronto_star bHasMigratedAvatar : false :
Winnipeg Free Press
3 days ago
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Diallo advances to third round at Citi Open with win over Marozsan
WASHINGTON – Montreal's Gabriel Diallo advanced to the third round of the Citi Open hardcourt tennis tournament with a 6-3, 6-4 win over Hungary's Fabian Marozsan on Tuesday. Diallo, who had a first-round bye as the 15th seed in Washington, had 10 aces and broke Marozsan twice on seven chances. Marozsan, who committed six double faults, failed to convert the only chance he had to break Diallo's serve. Gabriel Diallo of Canada reacts after winning the fourth set against Taylor Fritz of the U.S. during their second round men's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Wednesday, July 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant) Diallo improved to 2-0 against Marozsan, with his other win coming earlier this year in a Davis Cup qualifier. He will next face the winner of an all-American match between fourth seed Ben Shelton and wild card Mackenzie McDonald. Winnipeg Free Press | Newsletter Mike McIntyre | On Sports Thursdays Keep up to date on sports with Mike McIntyre's weekly newsletter. Sign Up I agree to the Terms and Conditions, Cookie and Privacy Policies, and CASL agreement. Diallo, who entered the tournament with a career-high world ranking of No. 35, is seeded 30th at the men's National Bank Open in Toronto. The Masters-level event starts with qualifying on Saturday. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 22, 2025.
