Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer withdraw from Toronto, Bencic won’t play Montreal

After Andy Murray, Rogers Cup loses other two top players: they are Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, who won’t play Masters 1000 of Toronto next week. The World No. 3 wants to be as fresh as possible at the Olympic Games where he will play singles, doubles and mixed. It’s the second year in a row where Federer withdraws from Rogers Cup.

‘Looking ahead, it is best for me that I take more time after Wimbledon – Federer wrote on Facebook – I look forward to coming back to Canada next year and I wish Karl Hale and everyone at Tennis Canada a very successful tournament.’   Rafael Nadal, who does not compete since Roland Garros due to a wrist injury, won’t play Toronto as well. ‘I only started practicing a week ago after my wrist injury and I am not ready to play such an important event – said Nadal – I am very much looking forward to playing in Toronto in a couple of years since I have always been treated great in that tournament and have a …

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