Novak Djokovic pulls out of National Bank Open in Toronto because of fatigue

Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the National Bank Open in Toronto because of fatigue, Tennis Canada has introduced.

The 36-year-old, who was blocked from gaining his twenty fourth Grand Slam win by world number one Carlos Alcaraz after his defeat within the Wimbledon males’s singles closing on 16 July, won’t play within the Canadian occasion which is because of run from 7-13 August.

“I have always enjoyed my time in Canada but after speaking with my team, we believe this is the right decision to take,” Djokovic mentioned in a press release launched by Tennis Canada.

“I would like to thank Karl Hale, the tournament director, for understanding this decision. I really hope I can return to Canada and Toronto in the coming years to play in front of great fans there.”

The Serbian participant has received the singles title on the occasion 4 instances, having final competed in 2018.

Mr Hale mentioned Djokovic “will be missed” on the occasion as followers had been “eager to watch” him play at Sobeys Stadium.

The world quantity two has already received titles on the Australian Open, French Open and Adelaide this yr.

His withdrawal from Toronto means 27-year-old Christopher Eubanks from Atlanta, US, shall be given computerized entry into the primary draw.

Eubanks made it to the quarter-finals at Wimbledon earlier than being overwhelmed by Daniil Medvedev.