Tsitsipas unfazed by absence of Federer, Nadal and Djokovic

Stefanos Tsitsipas unfazed by absence of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic

With the withdrawal of Rafael Nadal, not one of the ‘Huge Three’ are current within the Canadian Masters draw, a sight that’s changing into extra widespread.

For the primary time since 2001, the Canadian Masters 1000 is not going to have any of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal or Novak Djokovic competing for the title.

After a streak of at the least one of many trio enjoying in each Masters 1000 occasion stretching again to Paris 2004, two of the 5 occasions in 2021 have gone with out the 20-time Slam champions, Miami and now Toronto.

However title contender Stefanos Tsitsipas isn’t shocked by the circumstances and is able to tackle all opponents.

“I don’t actually take into consideration [it],” Tsitsipas stated of the anomaly. “It’s what it’s. I imply, in the event that they don’t really feel match and so they aren’t able to play, it’s as much as them to resolve.

“Clearly let’s settle for it, as a result of it’s a truth, it’s true, they convey numerous followers to the courts, and they’re additionally the explanation why individuals come and watch these huge occasions. Additionally they’re an enormous a part of, you already know, tennis being the place it’s now.”

Whereas Federer and Djokovic determined in opposition to enjoying the occasion altogether, Nadal was set to compete earlier than withdrawing as a consequence of an ongoing foot damage.

“So, I believe there may be room for brand new stars,” Tsitsipas continued. “You recognize, it’s been lots about them lately, and I believe now it’s displaying that, you already know, issues are altering.

“We see a special technology of gamers stepping up and displaying what they’re able to.”