The Montreal Masters, considered an important warm-up tournament ahead of the US Open, will take place from August 1 to 13. However, two of the biggest names in men s tennis will not participate this year.
Italian tennis star Jannik Sinner announced his withdrawal after consulting with his team and deciding to prioritize his health.
Missing such a major tournament is disappointing, but I hope to return to Montreal in the future, Sinner said in his statement. The 24-year-old recently won his fifth Grand Slam title after defeating his opponent in the Wimbledon final earlier this month.
Meanwhile, Serbian tennis legend Novak Djokovic has also decided to skip the Montreal Masters. The 39-year-old reached the Wimbledon semi-finals, where he was defeated by Jannik Sinner.
Following the withdrawals of Sinner and Djokovic, Germany s Alexander Zverev has been named the top seed for the tournament. The absence of the two champions also opens opportunities for other top-ranked players to compete for the title.
The Montreal Masters is regarded as a key preparation event before the US Open, with many of the world s leading tennis players traditionally using the tournament to improve their form and fitness ahead of the final Grand Slam of the season.
