Novak Djokovic Pulls Out of Montreal Event After He Advances at Paris Olympics 2024
Djokovic had been planning to play in the National Bank Open, an ATP Masters 1000 event that begins Aug. 6. The tournament announced his withdrawal. Djokovic has won a record 24 Grand Slam singles titles but has never won Olympic gold. Roman Safiullin took Djokovic's spot in the main draw.
Paris, July 30: Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from a U.S. Open tuneup tournament in Montreal after his victory over Rafael Nadal at the Paris Olympics. The 37-year-old Djokovic beat Nadal in straight sets on Monday at Roland Garros to reach the third round of the Summer Games. Djokovic had been planning to play in the National Bank Open, an ATP Masters 1000 event that begins Aug. 6. The tournament announced his withdrawal. Djokovic has won a record 24 Grand Slam singles titles but has never won Olympic gold. Roman Safiullin took Djokovic's spot in the main draw. Paris Olympics 2024: Rafael Nadal Ousted As Carlos Alcaraz, Other Stars Advance to Third Round of Men’s, Women’s Singles in Tennis.
“While we're disappointed that Novak will be unable to take part in this year's tournament, we understand his decision and wish him the best at the Olympics and the remainder of his season,” National Bank Open tournament director Valérie Tétreault said.
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