Coup mortel au Masters 1000 de Canada : Sinner et Djokovic se retirent

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 aim to win all nine Masters 1000 events in 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 events. Later, he also completed the Career Golden Masters by winning Rome, but his goal of achieving a full sweep of titles in a single season was still open with the tournaments of 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Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic have withdrawn from the National Bank Open presented by Rogers.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 at the National Bank Open definitively eliminates that possibility. Sinner will not be able to repeat a feat that no player in the history of tennis has achieved before, which would have elevated his 2026 dominance to an even higher level. The Italian had already surpassed the record of five consecutive titles and was approaching Novak Djokovic's six Masters 1000 titles won in 2015.

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

Zverev, main favorite in an open field

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

Following him, names like Felix Auger-Aliassime, Alex de Miñaur, Ben Shelton, Daniil Medvedev, or Taylor Fritz are 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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