Sinner says goodbye to the 9 Masters 1000 in a year with a surprising decision

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A few hours ago, the surprising decision of Jannik Sinner not to compete in the Masters 1000 in Montreal, which will take place from August 2 to 12, was revealed, preventing him from making history and winning all 9 Masters 1000 events in the 2026 season after having clinched the title in the first 5.

It's true that the schedule is very demanding, and Sinner is coming off a Wimbledon 2026 victory, so this decision was made in consensus with his team, prioritizing his physical condition and focusing on the upcoming US Open, just around the corner. However, after triumphing in Indian Wells, Miami, Monte Carlo, Madrid, and Rome, everyone was discussing the potential record Jannik could break in Canada, a feat that will no longer happen.

Unless there is a last-minute surprise, Carlos Alcaraz is expected to return at the Cincinnati Masters 1000 after recovering from a serious wrist injury. Therefore, the Italian player was the clear favorite in Montreal to capture his sixth major title and come just 3 titles shy of an unprecedented achievement. Sinner had been dominant in the other 5 Masters 1000 events, but like Djokovic, he has chosen to wait until Cincinnati, allowing himself a few extra days of rest to avoid potential setbacks later on.

Sinner learns the lesson from Roland Garros

Despite the impact of this decision, praise must also be given to Sinner's composure and maturity in executing it. Any other person would have been influenced by the potential record and would have pushed themselves to win another consecutive Masters 1000 title. However, both he and his team have learned from the lesson of the clay-court season and preferred to think long-term.

It's worth noting that before this season, Jannik was missing only the 3 clay-court Masters 1000 titles to complete his collection, so he chose to play in Monte Carlo, Madrid, and Rome, creating history with remarkable victories. However, this initiative also had its consequences, as he lost in the second round of Roland Garros (the only Grand Slam he hadn't won) due to physical discomfort, a factor he surely considered before registering for the Montreal Masters 1000.

While it's true he didn't play any tournaments between Roland Garros and Wimbledon, he claimed the Wimbledon title after challenging matches and now must transition back to hard courts from grass, with all the associated risks. Therefore, akin to last year, Sinner will go directly from Cincinnati to the US Open, aiming to improve upon his runner-up finish from last year. Although his decision may be critiqued for what he sacrifices, ultimately, Jannik's decision can only be judged once the North American tour concludes, and the final results are seen.

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