Djokovic to skip National Bank Open in Canada

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Djokovic to skip National Bank Open in Canada due to fatigue

Published Sunday, July 23, 2023 6:23PM EDT Last Updated Monday, July 24, 2023 11:14AM EDT

Serbia's Novak Djokovic after losing a point against Spain's Carlos Alcaraz during the men's singles final on day fourteen of the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, Sunday, July 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)

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Novak Djokovic will not play at next month's Canadian Masters in Toronto due to fatigue, organizers announced on Sunday.

The 36-year-old Serbian lost a thrilling five-set Wimbledon final to Spain's world number one Carlos Alcaraz a week ago.

"I have always enjoyed my time in Canada but after speaking with my team we believe this is the right decision to take," said Djokovic, who has won the tournament four times.

"I really hope I can return to Canada and Toronto in the coming years to play in front of great fans there."

American Christopher Eubanks will replace 23-time Grand Slam champion Djokovic in the main draw.

The ATP 1000 event will be played from Aug. 7-13.

(Reporting by Tommy Lund in Gdansk; Editing by Ken Ferris)