Tennis: Djokovic, Del Potro withdraw from Montreal, Nadal gets top seed

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Wimbledon champion and world number one Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from next month's US Open hardcourt tuneup event in Montreal, saying he needs ...

MONTREAL: Wimbledon champion and world number one Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from next month's US Open hardcourt tuneup event in Montreal, saying he needs more rest after capturing his 16th Grand Slam singles crown.

"I love Canada and I have many friends there that always make me feel like I'm at home and I'm looking forward to coming back again to play in front of all of you in Montreal." Djokovic has won the Canadian event that alternates between Toronto and Montreal four times, twice in each city - Toronto in 2012 and 2016 and Montreal in 2007 and 2011.He was ousted last year in Toronto by Greek star Tsitsipas in the third round.

Del Potro was injured last month at Queen's and underwent right knee patella surgery and is undergoing rehabilitation for the setback.

 

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