MONTREAL (AP) 鈥� Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from a U.S. Open tuneup tournament in Montreal after his victory over Rafael Nadal at the Paris Olympics.
The 37-year-old Djokovic on Monday at Roland Garros to reach the third round of the Summer Games.
Djokovic had been planning to play in the National Bank Open, an ATP Masters 1000 event that begins Aug. 6. The tournament announced his withdrawal.
Djokovic has won a record 24 Grand Slam singles titles but has never won Olympic gold.
鈥淲hile we鈥檙e disappointed that Novak will be unable to take part in this year鈥檚 tournament, we understand his decision and wish him the best at the Olympics and the remainder of his season,鈥� National Bank Open tournament director Val茅rie T茅treault said.
Roman Safiullin took Djokovic's spot in the main draw.
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