Novak Djokovic has officially withdrawn from next week’s National Bank Open held in Montreal.
The former World No. 1 did not provide a reason for why he will not be playing in the tournament ahead of the final major tournament of the year, the U.S. Open.
However, it is speculated that Djokovic withdrew due to his vaccination status for COVID-19. He is unvaccinated and outwardly against getting the vaccine. Canada currently requires travelers to have at least two doses of the vaccine to enter the country.
The same issue presents itself for Djokovic’s chances at the 2022 U.