Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic have withdrawn from the upcoming Canadian Open following their deep runs at Wimbledon earlier this month. 

Sinner, who defeated Djokovic in the semi-finals on his way to winning his second title at the All England Club, won the tournament in Canada back in 2023. 

Djokovic is also a four-time winner of the competition, but will not participate in 2026. Carlos Alcaraz is also out as he continues his recovery from a wrist injury. 

With the trio not taking part, recently-crowned French Open champion and Wimbledon runner-up Alexander Zverev will be the top seed at the tournament. 

Felix Auger-Aliassime will be seeded second, making him the highest-seeded Canadian in the tournament's history.

"After carefully considering all the factors together with my team, we have made the difficult decision to withdraw from Montreal," Sinner said in a statement.

"It is never easy to miss such an important event, but we believe this is the right decision to prioritise my health."

Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic have withdrawn from the National Bank Open presented by Rogers.

Félix Auger-Aliassime will be the tournament’s No. 2 seed.

Updated list of players https://t.co/TqFjQbmqA0

— Omnium Banque Nationale (@OBNmontreal) July 24, 2026

Sinner, Djokovic and Alcaraz – the three biggest draws in men's tennis – also missed last year's event in Toronto, when the 12-day tournament began two weeks after Wimbledon.

Tournament officials had expected fewer withdrawals this year, with the event starting three weeks after the Wimbledon finals, and expressed their frustration in a press release.

"We respect their decisions and understand that, with such a demanding schedule, players' health must remain the priority," tournament director Valerie Tetreault said. 

"That said, we believe the frequency of these last-minute withdrawals in the last few years raises a broader issue for our sport.

"Masters 1000 events are among the flagship tournaments on the tour, and fans rightfully expect to see the world's best compete."

Ben Shelton is the defending champion and will be looking to bounce back from his shock first-round exit to qualifier Otto Virtanen in SW19 almost a month ago. 

Gael Monfils and home hope Gabriel Diallo have also been handed wild card entries. 

"I'm really grateful to have received a main draw wild card," said Diallo.

"The opportunity to compete at home is a privilege you never take for granted, and there aren't many feelings that compare to playing a match in Canada.

"The atmosphere in Montreal is incredible. The fans here are among the best in the world.

"They give us extra energy on court, and it's always a very special feeling to have their support. I can't wait to experience it again."