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Top tennis stars withdraw from Montreal Masters

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On 24 July 2026 world No. 1 Jannik Sinner and 24‑time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic ~~announced~~ confirmed they would not compete in the National Bank Open in Montreal (2–13 August 2026). Sinner ~~said he “took~~ cited the ~~difficult decision to withdraw…~~ need to prioritise ~~my health”~~ his 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~~ title, while Djokovic framed his ~~last Canadian appearance was in 2018.~~ decision as part of workload‑management. 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~~ warning that the ~~string~~ frequency of ~~last‑minute~~ late 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~~ threatens the ~~first player ever to win all nine~~ integrity of Masters 1000 ~~titles in a single season.~~ events and urging the ATP to consider schedule adjustments. Alexander Zverev now heads the field as top seed, joined by host Félix ~~Auger‑Aliassime in a prominent draw slot.~~ Auger‑Aliassime.

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