The National Bank Open in Montreal next week has been postponed by world No. 2 Novak Djokovic, the event’s organisers announced on Monday. The Serbian player, who is presently competing in the Olympics in Paris, defeated Rafael Nadal of Spain on Monday to advance to the third round.
For the first time, Djokovic, 37, is aiming to take home the gold medal. The National Bank Open is held yearly in Toronto and Montreal, and he has won it four times.
“While we’re disappointed that Novak 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,” Montreal tournament director Valerie Tetreault said in the announcement. “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.”
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