The 37-year-old is currently taking part in the 2024 Olympic Games and just reached the third round after eliminating Spaniard Rafael Nadal.
Djokovic is vying for an Olympic gold medal in Paris, the only accolade missing from his impressive collection of 98 trophies, 24 of which were won at Grand Slam tournaments.
"I’m disappointed to announce my withdrawal from the National Bank Open in Montreal,” Djokovic said. “I have a lot of great memories from Montreal, winning two titles there (and two others in Toronto). However, as I'm recovering from my injury in a very busy calendar this summer, I need to make hard choices. I really hope I can return to Canada and Montreal in the coming years to play in front of their amazing fans.”
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“While we’re disappointed that Novak [Djokovic] 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,” said Valérie Tétreault, Tournament Director, National Bank Open – Montreal. “He’s an incredible player, and we know our fans were excited to have him back at IGA Stadium this summer. That being said, our tournament still boasts an exceptional list of players for this year’s event with 42 of the 43 best players in the world, and we can’t wait to see them in action soon.”
As a result, Roman Safiullin will now gain automatic entry into the main draw.
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