Having racked up 23 grand slam successes thanks in no small half to his relentless method, a drained Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the ATP’s National Bank Open in Toronto.
The world No.2 pulled out of the early August event on Sunday, choosing extra relaxation after his loss to Carlos Alcaraz within the current males’s singles closing at Wimbledon.
Tennis Canada introduced Djokovic had pulled out of the one Canadian cease on the ATP Tour schedule because of fatigue.
The 36-year-old was set to start his hard-court preparations for late August’s US Open after falling to the top-ranked Alcaraz final Sunday in an exhilarating five-set closing at Wimbledon.
“I have always enjoyed my time in Canada but after speaking with my team, we believe this is the right decision,” Djokovic, who has gained the National Bank Open 4 instances, mentioned.
American Christopher Eubanks will acquire automated entry into the principle draw as Djokovic’s substitute.
Eubanks is contemporary off a shock quarter-final run at Wimbledon, the place he beat No.5 seed Stefanos Tsitsipas and residential favorite Cameron Norrie en path to the final eight.
“Of course, we’re disappointed that Novak won’t be playing at the National Bank Open this year,” Hale mentioned.
“He’s an incredible player and one we know our fans were eager to watch.
“He will probably be missed however we nonetheless have an extended checklist of sensational gamers confirmed for this 12 months’s occasion, together with 41 of the highest 42 gamers on this planet.”
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
