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Categories: SPORTS

Top tennis stars withdraw from Montreal Masters

Entities: Jannik Sinner · Valérie Tétréault · Alexander Zverev · Novak Djokovic · National Bank Open

Overview

On 24 July 2026 world No. 1 Jannik Sinner and 24‑time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic announced they would not compete in the National Bank Open in Montreal (2–13 August 2026). Sinner said he “took the difficult decision to withdraw… to prioritise my health” after defending his Wimbledon title and having already claimed the first five Masters 1000 events of the season. Djokovic, who lost to Sinner in the Wimbledon semi‑finals, cited workload management and noted his last Canadian appearance was in 2018.

Their pull‑outs, together with Carlos Alcaraz’s ongoing wrist injury, leave the Masters 1000 event without three of its leading players. Tournament director Valérie Tétréault reiterated disappointment, calling the string of last‑minute withdrawals a broader issue that requires ATP schedule adjustments to protect player health and preserve tournament integrity.

Sinner’s withdrawal ends his chance to become the first player ever to win all nine Masters 1000 titles in a single season. Alexander Zverev now heads the field as top seed, joined by host Félix Auger‑Aliassime in a prominent draw slot.

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 16 SOURCES] Jannik Sinner withdrew from the 2026 National Bank Open in Montreal to prioritize his health. (Sinner statement)
[● 16 SOURCES] Novak Djokovic withdrew from the 2026 National Bank Open in Montreal to manage his workload. (Djokovic statement)
[● 14 SOURCES] Tournament director Valerie Tétréault said the frequency of late withdrawals threatens the integrity of Masters 1000 events. (Tournament director statement)
[● 14 SOURCES] Carlos Alcaraz is also absent from the Montreal event due to a wrist injury sustained in April. (Tournament information)
[● 14 SOURCES] Alexander Zverev will be the top seed at the Montreal tournament following the withdrawals. (Tournament entry list)

Timeline

2 days ago

[SPORTS] 75 sources
Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic withdraw from Montreal Masters 1000
Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic withdrew from the Montreal Masters 1000, citing health and workload; organizers warn the pull‑outs threaten tournament integrity and call for schedule reforms.
4 days ago

[SPORTS] 30 sources
Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic withdraw from Montreal National Bank Open
Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic pull out of the Montreal National Bank Open to rest ahead of Cincinnati and the US Open, reshaping the draw and ending Sinner’s Masters 1000 winning streak.

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