Rogers Cup 2019: Rafael Nadal top seed after fatigued Novak Djokovic withdraws

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic said he has determined to give his physique longer relaxation and healing time after his Wimbledon 2019 win.
Rafael Nadal will be the top seed at the August 3-11 tournament
Djokovic had crushed Roger Federer in a five-set Wimbledon final
Argentina’s Juan Martin del Potro to also omit the Masters a thousand tournament
Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from next month’s Rogers Cup in Montreal in order to get extra relaxation before opening his tough court docket season, the world variety one said on Thursday.
Djokovic, a four-times champion in Canada, said he wants more time to recover after a physically annoying run at Wimbledon, where he beat Swiss Roger Federer in a five-set ultimate to impervious his sixteenth Grand Slam title.
“I’m sorry to announce that I determined to pull out of Rogers Cup,” said Djokovic. “With the guide of my team, I have determined to supply my body longer rest and recovery time earlier than coming back once more to play.”
With the Serb’s withdrawal, Spain’s Rafa Nadal will be the pinnacle seed at the Aug. 3-11 tournament.
Argentine Juan Martin del Potro, who injured himself at Queen’s this 12 months and has considering that had surgery on his proper knee, will additionally pass the tournament.
“In del Potro’s case, we desire him a speedy recovery, he who has experienced his share of accidents in the past few years,” said Montreal match director Eugene Lapierre. “We seem ahead to seeing him lower back on court in the close to future.”