Zverev voices concerns about long ATP Masters tournaments in Montreal

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Last updated Aug 2, 2026

Zverev voices concerns about long ATP Masters tournaments in Montreal
Summary

At the ATP Montreal Masters 1000, Alexander Zverev expressed concerns about potential player burnout due to the length of 12-day Masters events. He noted that many top players, including Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic, have opted out, reflecting the stress of the demanding schedule. Zverev, the tournament's top seed, considered skipping this year's event but decided to participate to prepare for the upcoming US Open. He aims to gain match experience despite the challenges posed by the format.

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  • Zverev discusses burnout risks at the 12-day Masters events.
  • Top players missing include Sinner and Djokovic.
  • Zverev considered skipping Montreal but decided to play.
  • He aims to prepare for the US Open starting August 31.
  • Rain disrupted matches on the opening day.
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  • 7:53 PMYahoo SportsZverev remains wary of 12-day Masters events
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Alexander Zverev warned on Sunday of burnout and dropouts due to overly long ATP Masters 1000 events as he returned to the scene of his 2017 title in Canada.Zverev said that he and his team also seriously considered bypassing Canada this year.

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