(Reuters) -World number two Carlos Alcaraz has joined the list of big names skipping next week's Canadian Open in Toronto with the Spaniard saying he needs to focus on recovering from muscle issues after losing to Jannik Sinner in the Wimbledon final.

Alexander Bublik secures his first title on clay, while all eyes will be on Venus Williams this week in Washington, D.C.

Naturally, Venus Williams’ return to competitive tennis at the DC Open has sparked questions about whether her sister Serena might, too.