The Injury Epidemic in Tennis: A Growing Concern for Canada's Top Players The sudden withdrawal of Félix Auger Aliassime from the National Bank Open due to a back injury has cast a pall over the tournament, raising questions about the prevalence of injuries among top tennis players.
As one of the favorites to win, his exit is a significant blow not just to his own chances but also to Canada's hopes of producing its first men's singles champion since Robert Bedard in 1958.
Three Canadian men – Denis Shapovalov and Gabriel Diallo having retired with injuries the day before – have been forced out of the tournament.