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Sinner and Djokovic withdraw from Montreal Masters 1000
Jannik SinnerNovak DjokovicCarlos AlcarazValérie TétreaultAlexander ZverevMontreal Masters 1000ATPWimbledon
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The Montreal Masters 1000 has lost its top three stars. World No. 1 Jannik Sinner and 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic withdrew on Friday, joining Carlos Alcaraz (injured wrist) on the sidelines. Source: infobae Sinner cited prioritising his health after winning Wimbledon, while Djokovic has been absent since his semifinal loss there. Source: elespanol
The tournament director Valérie Tétreault expressed disappointment, noting that both players also missed the 2025 edition in Toronto. Source: mileniomx She said, "the frequency of these last-minute withdrawals in recent years poses a broader problem for our sport," and confirmed conversations with the ATP about adjusting the calendar to protect the integrity of Masters 1000 events. Source: elcolombiano
Key points:
- Sinner's withdrawal ends his quest to win all nine Masters 1000 in a single year. Source: elespanol
- Alexander Zverev becomes the top seed, followed by Félix Auger-Aliassime. Source: diariolibree
- Both Sinner and Djokovic are still entered for Cincinnati, a lead-up to the US Open. Source: infobae
The absence of the trio for the second consecutive year has intensified calls for a less demanding schedule. Source: elespanol
Story timeline · 3 earlier headlines
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- Sinner and Djokovic withdraw from Montreal Masters 1000current
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5 quotesinfobae↗
“"Tras sopesar cuidadosamente todos los factores junto con mi equipo, hemos tomado la difícil decisión de retirarme de Montreal. Nunca es fácil perderse un evento tan importante, pero creemos que esta es la decisión correcta para priorizar mi salud."”
elcolombiano↗
“"Respetamos sus decisiones y entendemos que, con un calendario tan exigente, la salud de los jugadores debe seguir siendo la prioridad", declaró en un comunicado la directora del torneo, Valérie Tétreault. "Dicho esto, creemos que la frecuencia de estos retiros de última hora en los últimos años plantea un problema más amplio para nuestro deporte".”
mileniomx↗
“"Los Masters 1000 están entre los torneos insignia del circuito y los aficionados tienen todo el derecho de esperar ver competir a los mejores del mundo", añadió Tétreault.”