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Sinner, Djokovic Pull Out of Montreal Masters

7/26/2026

Summary

Story summary

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic withdrew from the Bank Open in Montreal (Aug 1-13).
Sinner pulled out to prioritise health after Wimbledon, ending his six-straight Masters 1000 title streak.
Djokovic cited workload management before US Open, while Carlos Alcaraz missed event with a wrist injury.
Valérie Tétreault warned that withdrawals threaten Masters 1000 events, leaving Alexander Zverev top seed and Félix Auger-Aliassime second.

History

Historical Context

In 2009 the ATP renamed the Masters Series as Masters 1000, boosting prize money to about $2 million and solidifying its elite status. The rule obliged stars like Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic to play at least four events, imposing a $250,000 fine for each missed stop. Now Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic have withdrawn from the 2024 Bank Open in Montreal, citing health and workload concerns that mirror the 2009 scheduling strain. Continued pullouts could force the ATP to revise mandatory participation policies, reshaping prize structures and the future calendar of Masters 1000 events.

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Story summary

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic withdrew from the Bank Open in Montreal (Aug 1-13).
Sinner pulled out to prioritise health after Wimbledon, ending his six-straight Masters 1000 title streak.
Djokovic cited workload management before US Open, while Carlos Alcaraz missed event with a wrist injury.
Valérie Tétreault warned that withdrawals threaten Masters 1000 events, leaving Alexander Zverev top seed and Félix Auger-Aliassime second.

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