Zverev critiques Masters events amid player absences in Montreal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 8:45 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
At the ATP Montreal Masters on August 2, Alexander Zverev expressed concerns about the absence of top players like Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic, and injured Carlos Alcaraz. He argued that financial incentives would not draw these elite players back, referencing their substantial earnings. Canadian officials have suggested sanctions to address withdrawals. Zverev believes the length of Masters events should be shortened to encourage participation.
- •Zverev is the top seed at the ATP Montreal Masters.
- •Djokovic, Sinner, and Alcaraz have withdrawn from the event.
- •Zverev stated financial incentives won't impact elite player's decisions.
- •Canadian officials proposed player sanctions for absentees.
- •Zverev suggested reducing Masters event duration to attract players.
- 8:45 PMYahoo Sports — Zverev says sanctions won't solve problem of bloated Masters events
"Top seed Alexander Zverev said that money won't solve the problem of big-name absentees as the ATP Montreal Masters kicked off on Sunday without Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic and injured Carlos Alcaraz.I honestly don't think so," Zverev added of Djokovic, currently ranked number five inthe world.
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