Sinner and Djokovic withdraw from Canada Masters, tournament director frustrated

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 10:04 PM

Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Sinner and Djokovic withdraw from Canada Masters, tournament director frustrated
Summary

Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic have withdrawn from the National Bank Open in Montreal, scheduled for August 1. Sinner made the decision without citing a specific injury, expressing disappointment but emphasizing the need to prioritize his health. Djokovic, selective with his tournament schedule at age 38, also missed last year's event. Their absence marks a second consecutive year without the top names participating, prompting tournament director Valerie Tetreault to voice concerns over last-minute withdrawals and call for changes within the ATP to protect the integrity of Masters 1000 events.

Source Links
Status Watch
  • Sinner and Djokovic withdraw one week before the tournament starts.
  • Carlos Alcaraz is already out due to a wrist injury.
  • Top three seeds will likely be Alexander Zverev, Félix Auger-Aliassime, and Ben Shelton.
  • Tetreault calls for ATP to address last-minute withdrawals.
  • The tournament has seen similar complaints over scheduling in previous years.
Latest Updates
  • 10:04 PMYahoo SportsCanada Masters director airs grievances with ATP after Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic withdraw 1 week before tournament
What they're saying
"

Sinner's unprecedented streak of Masters 1000 tournaments will end by choice.

Related Teams & Leagues

Sources

External links

Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.

Related Stories

Last 14 days