Source: ESPN Tennis
In a major blow to the upcoming National Bank Open, both Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic have announced their withdrawal from the tournament. Scheduled to begin on August 1 in Montreal, the event will now be missing two of the biggest names in tennis. Sinner, currently ranked No. 1 in the world, and Djokovic, a 24-time Grand Slam champion, have cited concerns over the demanding tennis calendar as a reason for their decision. The tournament director has expressed the need for changes to the schedule to accommodate the players better, especially given the increasing number of withdrawals from high-profile events.
