(Photo : Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) TORONTO, ON – Novak Djokovic of Serbia prepares to serve in opposition to Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France through the Rogers Cup at Rexall Centre at York University on August 7, 2014 in Toronto, Canada.
Novak Djokovic will now not take part within the Canadian Open in Toronto, Canada, leaving the match with one much less famous person.
Tournament director Karl Hale stated he was dissatisfied by the event, however he understands the report Grand Slam winner‘s choice.
“Of course, we’re disappointed that Novak won’t be playing at the National Bank Open this year,” Hale stated.
“He’s an incredible player and one we know our fans were eager to watch at Sobeys Stadium.”
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Hale added that the Canadian Open will barely miss Djokovic’s gravity because it nonetheless options the world’s greatest.
“He will be missed but we still have a long list of sensational players confirmed for this year’s event, including 41 of the top 42 players in the world.”
He received the Canadian match 4 occasions.
Djokovic expresses remorse for his withdrawal
Djokovic took his title off the National Bank Open contenders checklist to give attention to his restoration after his grueling battle with Carlos Alcaraz on the Wimbledon Open this month.
That would have been his twenty fourth Grand Slam title, however he bowed to the 20-year-old in 5 units, 1-6, 7-6(8-6), 6-1, 3-6, 6-4.
“I have always enjoyed my time in Canada but after speaking with my team, we believe this is the right decision to take,” he stated in a press release.
“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.”
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