American Mackenzie McDonald, who’s No. 48, will keep away from having to qualify and can transfer on to the primary draw.

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5-time Canadian Open champion Rafael Nadal withdrew from the Nationwide Financial institution Open on Friday. The Spaniard stated he’s nonetheless coping with an belly drawback that compelled him to drag out of his Wimbledon semifinal match in opposition to Australian Nick Kyrgios.

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Nadal, who has gained a file 22 Grand Slam titles, introduced his determination hours earlier than the official draw for the occasion, which begins Saturday with qualifying matches on the Jarry Tennis Centre. He was scheduled to be the No. 2 seed behind Russian Alexander Medvedev.

Novak Djokovic, who is true behind Nadal with 21 Grand Slam wins, formally withdrew Thursday, however he wasn’t anticipated to look as a result of he’s unvaccinated in opposition to COVID and may’t enter Canada.

“I’ve been practising for some time now with out serving and began with serves 4 days in the past,” Nadal stated in a press release issued by Tennis Canada. “All the things has been going nicely. Nevertheless, yesterday, after my regular apply, I felt a slight trouble in my stomach and at present it was nonetheless there. After talking with my physician, we choose to take issues in a conservative manner and provides a number of extra days earlier than beginning to compete. I want to thank Eugène (Lapierre), the event director, and his crew for understanding and supporting me and this determination. I’m very unhappy to not lastly journey to Montreal. It’s a event that I’ve gained 5 instances and I like to play there. I significantly hope I can come again there to play in entrance of the superb crowds.”