Novak Djokovic of Serbia in motion throughout his match in opposition to Rafael Nadal of Spain.
| Photograph Credit score: KAI PFAFFENBACH
Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from a U.S. Open tuneup event in Montreal after his victory over Rafael Nadal on the Paris Olympics.
The 37-year-old Djokovic beat Nadal in straight units on Monday at Roland Garros to achieve the third spherical of the Summer season Video games.
Djokovic had been planning to play within the Nationwide Financial institution Open, an ATP Masters 1000 occasion that begins Aug. 6. The event introduced his withdrawal.
Djokovic has gained a report 24 Grand Slam singles titles however has by no means gained Olympic gold.
“Whereas we’re disenchanted that Novak will likely be unable to participate on this yr’s event, we perceive his resolution and want him the perfect on the Olympics and the rest of his season,” Nationwide Financial institution Open event director Valérie Tétreault mentioned.
Roman Safiullin took Djokovic’s spot in the principle draw.
