Lethal blow to the Masters 1000 in Canada: Sinner and Djokovic withdraw

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Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic have announced their withdrawal from the upcoming Masters 1000 in Canada, a decision that completely changes the tournament scenario and especially that of a historic season for the world number one. The Italian will no longer be able to aspire to win all nine Masters 1000 on the calendar after having conquered the first five of the season.

Sinner had built an unprecedented streak in the category. The Italian triumphed in Paris, Indian Wells, Miami, Monte Carlo, and Madrid, becoming the first player in history to win five consecutive Masters 1000. Later, he also completed the Career Golden Masters by winning Rome, but his goal of completing a full sweep of titles in a single season was still open with the tournaments in Canada, Cincinnati, Shanghai, and Paris.

Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic have withdrawn from the National Bank Open presented by Rogers.

Félix Auger-Aliassime will be the tournament’s No. 2 seed.

Updated list of players 👉https://t.co/TqFjQbmqA0

— Omnium Banque Nationale (@OBNmontreal) July 24, 2026

Their absence in the National Bank Open definitively eliminates that possibility. Sinner will not be able to repeat a feat that no player in tennis history has achieved before, which would have taken his 2026 dominance to an even greater dimension. The Italian had already surpassed the record of five consecutive titles and was approaching Novak Djokovic's record of six Masters 1000 wins in 2015.

Djokovic's withdrawal also represents a significant blow for the Canadian tournament. The Serbian continues to carefully manage his schedule at an advanced stage of his career and prioritizes his major competitive objectives once again.

Zverev, the top favorite in an open field

With Sinner, Djokovic, and Carlos Alcaraz out of the tournament, Alexander Zverev now emerges as the top favorite. The German, world number 2, also comes after reaching the Wimbledon final and is the best-positioned player to take advantage of the void left by the top stars.

Following him, names like Felix Auger-Aliassime, Alex de Miñaur, Ben Shelton, Daniil Medvedev, or Taylor Fritz appear among the main contenders. The Masters 1000 in Canada loses its three big draws, but gains an extraordinary opportunity for a new champion to claim the spotlight.

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