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Zverev reacts to Djokovic's withdrawal from Canadian Open amid bonus discussions

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 3:26 AM

Last updated Aug 3, 2026

Zverev reacts to Djokovic's withdrawal from Canadian Open amid bonus discussions

Summary

Alexander Zverev is the top seed at the 2026 Canadian Open in Montréal, where he will headline a field lacking several top players, including Novak Djokovic. Following withdrawals from Djokovic and Jannik Sinner, discussions have arisen regarding potential financial incentives to encourage participation. Zverev dismissed the notion that larger bonuses would influence Djokovic, citing his substantial earnings. He stated that the current bonus structure already rewards competitors who play all nine Masters 1000 events. Zverev, who received a first-round bye, awaits the winner of the match between Lorenzo Sonego and Tallon Griekspoor for his opening match.

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By the Numbers

•Zverev is top seed at the 2026 Canadian Open.
•Djokovic and Sinner withdrew from the tournament.
•Zverev argues financial bonuses won't sway top players.
•He awaits the winner of Sonego vs. Griekspoor.
•Ongoing discussions about player incentives with the ATP.

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3:26 AMYahoo Sports — ‘400 Million in His Account’ – Alexander Zverev Scoffs at Idea of Bigger Bonuses Luring Novak Djokovic to Montréal

What they're saying

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Alexander Zverev has arrived at the 2026 Canadian Open as the top seed, headlining a depleted field with Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic, and Carlos Alcaraz missing from the draw. Amid the discourse stirred by Djokovic and Sinner’s decisions to withdraw, Zverev pinpointed why neither financial incentives nor ranking penalties would have influenced the 24-time Grand Slam champion’s move.
— Yahoo Sports

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