Toronto update: OUT: Carreno Busta IN: van de Zandschulp Next: Hanfmann
Pablo Carreño Busta faces a blow in his professional career by announcing his absence in the next two Masters 1000 of the summer: the Canadian Open, where he was defending his title, and the Cincinnati Open.
This news represents a new obstacle for the Spaniard, who has faced a season plagued by injuries that have seriously affected his performance and could lead him to drop out of the top 100 of the ATP rankings.
In 2022, Pablo Carreño Busta had a brilliant summer on the North American tour, winning the Montreal title after a thrilling final and scoring key points for his career in the world ranking. However, this year fortune has not been on his side, as several injuries have disrupted his planning and performance on the courts.
The Spanish tennis player had been dealing with physical discomfort since the beginning of the season, and unfortunately, he has not been able to fully recover in time to compete in the prestigious tournaments in Toronto and Cincinnati. The news of his withdrawal from these events has generated concern among his fans and Spanish tennis fans.
The medical team and his career management have taken the decision that the best thing for his health and his sporting future is to preserve himself and focus on a full recovery. This means that the current Canadian Open champion will not have the opportunity to defend his title, a fact that undoubtedly represents an emotional blow for Carreño Busta himself and for his fans, who were hoping to see him back in action in one of the most important tournaments of the tour prior to the U.S. Open.
The adverse circumstances Carreño Busta has faced this season have had a negative impact on his ATP ranking. While in 2022 he was having some excellent momentum, occupying a prominent place within the top 20, this year he has experienced a significant drop and has come dangerously close to the borderline of the top 100.
The road for the talented player from Asturias has not been easy, but his fighting spirit and dedication have been constant throughout his career. Now, his main objective must be to focus on his physical and mental recovery to return to the courts in full condition and resume the path of success that characterizes him.
Toronto update: OUT: Carreno Busta IN: van de Zandschulp Next: Hanfmann