In a surprising turn of events, after both reaching the final at the Olympics the Montreal Masters has seen two of its biggest stars, Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz, withdraw from the tournament. This development has significantly altered the dynamics of the competition, leaving Jannik Sinner as the top favorite to clinch the title.
Novak Djokovic, who has been a dominant force in tennis for over a decade, announced his withdrawal due to ongoing recovery from a recent injury. His absence is a significant blow to the tournament, as fans were eagerly anticipating his performance following his recent Grand Slam victories.
Carlos Alcaraz, the young Spanish sensation, also pulled out of the Montreal Masters. Alcaraz has been in scintillating form this season, capturing the hearts of tennis enthusiasts with his aggressive play and remarkable resilience. His decision to withdraw, reportedly due to fatigue and a minor injury, has left a void in the competition.
This was Alcaraz’ statement: “It has been a very long season for me and due to the accumulation of matches and fatigue, I will not be able to play in Montreal this year. I was really looking forward to coming back to Canada and enjoying the love of the fans. Hope to see everyone in Montreal in the years to come!”
With Djokovic and Alcaraz out of the picture, all eyes are now on Jannik Sinner. The Italian prodigy has been steadily climbing the ranks and has shown immense potential in recent tournaments. Sinner’s powerful baseline game and mental toughness make him a formidable contender. His recent performances have been nothing short of spectacular, and he now has a golden opportunity to add a prestigious title to his growing list of achievements.
The withdrawals of Djokovic and Alcaraz have undoubtedly reshaped the landscape of the Montreal Masters. While their absence is disappointing for fans, it opens the door for other players to step up and make their mark. Jannik Sinner, with his current form and determination, stands out as the player to watch. Tennis enthusiasts around the world will be keenly following his journey in Montreal, hoping to witness the rise of a new champion.
Alcaraz in Paris, ranking, and results in 2024
WLWLLWLWWW Ranked world no.3, the Spaniard has managed to achieve an overall 38-6 record in 2024. Alcaraz is now playing in Paris where he defeated the world no.274 Hady Habib 6-3 6-1, the world no.28 Tallon Griekspoor 6-1 7-6(3), the world no.66 Roman Safiullin 6-4 6-2, the world no.13 Tommy Paul 6-3 7-6(7) and the world no.19 Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-1 6-1.
Carlos Alcaraz will take on the world no.2 Novak Djokovic in the final. Their current record is 3-3.
Carlos clinched 3 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open and Wimbledon.
The Spaniard won 16 titles in his career: 4 on hard courts, 8 on clay courts, 1 on indoor courts and 3 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Djokovic in Paris, ranking, and results in 2024
LWWWWWWLWW Now ranked no.2, Djokovic has managed to achieve a 28-7 match record in 2024. Djokovic is now competing in Paris where he toppled Matthew Ebden 6-0 6-1, the world no.161 Rafael Nadal 6-1 6-4, the world no.70 Dominik Koepfer 7-5 6-3, the world no.11 Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3 7-6(3) and the world no.16 Lorenzo Musetti 6-4 6-2.
Novak Djokovic will compete against the world no.3 Carlos Alcaraz in the final. Their record is 3-3.
Novak got to the final in Wimbledon.
Djokovic won 98 titles in his career: 52 on hard courts, 19 on clay courts, 19 on indoor courts and 8 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Djokovic will compete next in Montreal (National Bank Open). He will start to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 5th of August.
Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic played each other 6 times. Their actual head to head record is 3-3.
Jannik Sinner in 2024
WWWWWWWWWW Currently the world no.1, Jannik played his last match on the 9th of July when he capitulated to world no.5 Daniil Medvedev 6-7(7) 6-4 7-6(4) 2-6 6-3 in the quarter in Wimbledon (draw).
Presently, during this year the Italian has a 42-4 record. The Italian has won 4 titles in 2024 at the Australian Open, Rotterdam, Miami and Halle.
