Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic Withdraw from Montreal Masters, Called 'Absolute Disaster'
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner and 24-time major champion Novak Djokovic have withdrawn from the National Bank Open in Montreal, an ATP Masters 1000 event running Aug. 1-13. The withdrawals are described as an 'absolute disaster' for the tournament, with Carlos Alcaraz also absent. Critics blame the new 12-day format for Masters events, arguing it discourages top players from participating. Sinner, who won five Masters titles in 2026, crashed out early at Roland Garros due to cramping after a heavy schedule but rebounded to win Wimbledon. Djokovic was defeated by Sinner in the Wimbledon semifinals. The Cincinnati Open (Aug. 13-23) will feature Sinner, Djokovic, Alcaraz, and Alexander Zverev as the key warm-up for the U.S. Open (Aug. 30-Sept. 13).
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