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- Nadal's record @ Cincinnati Masters.
- Seeds: 2022 Cincinnati Masters - with Nadal and without Djokovic (possibly?).
- Monfils Forced To Retire With Injury vs Draper | Montreal 2022.
- REAL reason Kyrgios is on this crazy winning streak.
- U.S. Open Ticket Sales Boom After Serena Retirement News.
- Tennis world reacts to Serena Williams’ retirement news.
- Alcaraz ousted in Montreal Masters opener.
- Nadal says he will play at Cincinnati in US Open boost.
- Serena loses 1st match since saying she’s prepared to retire.
- Swiatek ambushed by Brazil's Haddad Maia in Toronto. Brazilian outsider Beatriz Haddad Maia toppled world number one Iga Swiatek 6-4, 3-6, 7-5 on Thursday to reach the quarter-finals of the WTA Toronto Masters.
08/11/2022
Legends return to the US Open! 🔹 @JRBlake 🔹 @ClijstersKim 🔹 @LDavenport76 🔹 @AndyRoddick They'll play in a free-to-attend exhibition match on Tuesday, Aug. 23rd. Learn more ⤵️
Legends return to the US Open!
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) August 11, 2022
🔹 @JRBlake
🔹 @ClijstersKim
🔹 @LDavenport76
🔹 @AndyRoddick
They'll play in a free-to-attend exhibition match on Tuesday, Aug. 23rd.
Learn more ⤵️
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08/08/2022
Withdrawals: 2022 Toronto (WTA).
Ekaterina Alexandrova → replaced by 
Zheng Qinwen- Victoria Azarenka → replaced by
Nuria Párrizas Díaz 
Sorana Cîrstea → replaced by 
Bianca Andreescu
Danielle Collins → replaced by 
Donna Vekić- Aliaksandra Sasnovich → replaced by
Caroline Garcia 
Alison Van Uytvanck → replaced by Sloane Stephens
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Isn't this elder abuse @ 2022 Montreal Masters? What's next? Someone with a walker and an oxygen freaking tank? Geeeeeezzzzzz!!!!!!!
MONTREAL, QUEBEC - AUGUST 08: A crew member removes scuff marks on court 9 prior to the game between Mackenzie McDonald of the United States and Alex Molcan of Slovakia during Day 3 of the National Bank Open at Stade IGA on August 8, 2022 in Montreal, Canada. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)
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Photos from Toronto 2022.
TORONTO, ONTARIO - AUGUST 06: Serena Williams of the United States meets ball kids at the National Bank Open, part of the Hologic WTA Tour, at Sobeys Stadium on August 06, 2022 in Toronto, Ontario (Photo by Robert Prange/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ONTARIO - AUGUST 06: Serena Williams of the United States meets ball kids at the National Bank Open, part of the Hologic WTA Tour, at Sobeys Stadium on August 06, 2022 in Toronto, Ontario (Photo by Robert Prange/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ONTARIO - AUGUST 06: Iga Swiatek of Poland during a TV interview ahead of the National Bank Open, part of the Hologic WTA Tour, at Sobeys Stadium on August 06, 2022 in Toronto, Ontario (Photo by Robert Prange/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ONTARIO - AUGUST 06: Leylah Fernandez of Canada talks to the media ahead of the National Bank Open, part of the Hologic WTA Tour, at Sobeys Stadium on August 06, 2022 in Toronto, Ontario (Photo by Robert Prange/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ONTARIO - AUGUST 06: Garbine Muguruza of Spain during a TV interview ahead of the National Bank Open, part of the Hologic WTA Tour, at Sobeys Stadium on August 06, 2022 in Toronto, Ontario (Photo by Robert Prange/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ONTARIO - AUGUST 06: Simona Halep of Romania talks to the media ahead of the National Bank Open, part of the Hologic WTA Tour, at Sobeys Stadium on August 06, 2022 in Toronto, Ontario (Photo by Robert Prange/Getty Images)
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Prize money: 2022 Montreal Masters.
| Event | W | F | SF | QF | Round of 16 | Round of 32 | Round of 64 | Q2 | Q1 |
| Men's singles | $915,295 | $499,830 | $273,320 | $149,085 | $79,745 | $42,760 | $23,690 | $12,135 | $6,355 |
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| Women's singles | $439,700 | $259,100 | $133,400 | $61,300 | $30,660 | $17,445 | $12,515 | $7,345 | $3,820 |
| Men's doubles* | $280,830 | $152,550 | $83,790 | $46,230 | $25,420 | $13,870 | — | — | — |
| Women's doubles* | $128,400 | $72,170 | $39,680 | $20,010 | $11,330 | $7,600 | — | — | — |
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Youngest and oldest winners: ATP Masters 1000. Anyone in both categories? Yes. Two peoplings. And both are active.
Youngest
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Oldest
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Career Golden Masters. The achievement of winning all of the active ATP Masters titles over the course of a player's career.
- The event at which the Career Golden Masters was accomplished indicated in bold.
Singles
| Player | Indian Wells | Miami | Monte Carlo | Madrid | Rome | Canada | Cincinnati | Shanghai | Paris |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Novak Djokovic |
2008 | 2007 | 2013 | 2011 | 2008 | 2007 | 2018 | 2012 | 2009 |
| 2011 | 2011 | 2015 | 2016 | 2011 | 2011 | 2020 | 2013 | 2013 |
Doubles
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Medvedev retains top spot as Washington winner Kyrgios climbs to 37. Daniil Medvedev, who won his first tournament of the year at the weekend, retained his position at the top of the ATP rankings published on Monday.
Medvedev, who is over 1,000 points clear of the injured Alexander Zverev, won his first title since claiming the US Open almost a year ago, when he roared past defending champion Cameron Norrie in the final of the hardcourt tournament in Los Cabos, Mexico.
Medvedev snapped a five-match losing streak in finals -- a stretch that included his agonizing five-set loss to Rafael Nadal in the Australian Open final in February.
He also came up short this year in 's-Hertogenbosch and Halle. He did not get a chance at Wimbledon, where Russian and Belarussian players were banned because of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
In spite of losing his title Norrie still moved up a place to 11 with the Pole Hubert Hurkacz nudging up to 10.
The man on the slide, down two places, is Jannik Sinner, who chose to skip the event in Washington, losing the points he gained last year when he won it.
Sinner's absence left the door open for Australian Nick Kyrgios who followed his journey to the Wimbledon final with his first title in three years.
The Australian climbs 26 places to 37th, his best ranking since February 2020.
ATP top 20:
1. Daniil Medvedev 7,875 pts
2. Alexander Zverev (GER) 6,760
3. Rafael Nadal (ESP) 5,620
4. Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) 5,035
5. Stefanos Tsitsipas (GRE) 5,000
6. Novak Djokovic (SRB) 4,770
7. Casper Ruud (NOR) 4,685
8. Andrey Rublev 3,710
9. Felix Auger-Aliassime (CAN) 3,490
10. Hubert Hurkacz (POL) 3,015 (+1)
11. Cameron Norrie (GBR) 2,985 (+1)
12. Jannik Sinner (ITA) 2,895 (-2)
13. Taylor Fritz (USA) 2,860
14. Matteo Berrettini (ITA) 2,430
15. Diego Schwartzman (ARG) 2,245
16. Marin Cilic (CRO) 2,085
17. Reilly Opelka (USA) 2,010
18. Roberto Bautista-Agut (ESP) 1,850
19. Grigor Dimitrov (BUL) 1,775
20. Gael Monfils (FRA) 1,615
https://sports.yahoo.com/medvedev-retains-top-spot-washington-094152649.html
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Withdrawals: 2022 Montreal. Djokovic, Nadal, Zverev..........
Nikoloz Basilashvili → replaced by 
Alex Molčan- Novak Djokovic → replaced by Benjamin Bonzi
- John Isner → replaced by Brandon Nakashima
- Rafael Nadal → replaced by Mackenzie McDonald
- Reilly Opelka → replaced by Pedro Martínez
Oscar Otte → replaced by 
Nick Kyrgios
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What Medvedev Must Do To Fend Off Alcaraz's World No. 1 Push. ATPTour.com examines the scenarios in the battle for No. 1.
Daniil Medvedev will retain his No. 1 spot in the Pepperstone ATP Rankings regardless of how he performs in Montreal this week. However, the ATP Masters 1000 event will play a crucial role in how the battle for World No. 1 develops.
Medvedev arrives in Canada in good form after winning his first title of the season at the Abierto de Tenis Mifel. But he has work to do if he is to prevent Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal from mounting a challenge to his hold on top spot in Cincinnati.
If Medvedev reaches the final of the Canadian event, he will retain World No. 1 through at least the US Open. If he falls before Sunday's final, he will open the door for the Spaniards to put pressure on him in Cincinnati.
Alcaraz must reach the Montreal final to have a chance of climbing to World No. 1 after the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati. If the 19-year-old wins his third Masters 1000 title of the season in Canada and Medvedev does not reach the championship match, the battle for World No. 1 will be live between the pair in Cincinnati. If Medvedev fails to reach the Round of 16 in Montreal, Alcaraz will have a shot at No. 1 in Cincinnati by reaching the final in Canada this week.
Nadal is not competing in Montreal due to an abdominal injury. However, if Medvedev loses before the quarter-finals, the 36-year-old will also have an opportunity in Cincinnati, where he would need to win the title to have a chance to reclaim No. 1 for the first time since January 2020.
Medvedev, who will begin his 12th week at World No. 1 on Monday, does not let the pressure of his position affect him.
“I know what I want to achieve. I know what I do for this, how I work hard for this and that’s what matters to me. I know the people around me support me and for sure I’m really happy as the World No. 1 to get this title,” Medvedev said after triumphing in Los Cabos. “I’m really happy about it, but 4,000 points are coming and I want to get the most possible and that’s what I’m going to try to do.”
Alcaraz is currently at a career-high World No. 4 and while he can insert himself into the battle for No. 1, his sights will first be set on climbing to No. 3. If the 19-year-old reaches the final in Montreal, he will pass Nadal for that spot next Monday.
https://www.atptour.com/en/news/medvedev-alcaraz-nadal-montreal-2022-world-no-1-scenarios
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History-Making Kyrgios Reaping Rewards For Hard Yards. Nick Kyrgios left the Citi Open with two trophies on Sunday as he became the first man to sweep the singles and doubles titles in the 53-year history of the Washington event.
The Aussie defeated Yoshihito Nishioka in the singles final before teaming with Jack Sock to win the doubles crown, both in straight sets and without dropping serve in either match.
"I'm extremely proud of myself and my team," he said in his post-tournament press conference. "It was a really, really good week. It was hard-fought. [I] had some incredibly tough matches. Every practice was really good. I tried to be as professional as I could. I'm just happy to be sitting here, making history along the way."
Kyrgios' toughest test came in the singles quarter-finals, when he saved five match points against local favourite Frances Tiafoe before outlasting the American in the third set of a Friday evening thriller. It was the only singles set he dropped on the week as he improved to 11-1 in his past 12 matches dating back to his Wimbledon final run. Now a two-time singles champion in Washington (2019), Kyrgios has reached singles finals in consecutive tournaments for the first time.
"I think it's a reflection of the last six months of how hard I have been working," he added. "I'm just really happy to continue the form after Wimbledon. I think you have got a small window after a Grand Slam that people kind of fear you before they step out on the court. I feel like I made the most of it this week. I'm really happy with my performance."
The 27-year-old credited a strong training block prior to the Australian Open with laying the foundation for his resurgent season.
"Before Oz Open, I decided that I really wanted to put in a good training block, and then things just started falling into place," he explained, later noting the added motivation of providing for his girlfriend. "The rest of my life... just everything was really good. I had a great Australian Open. I felt like the tournaments after the Australian Open I was kind of reinventing myself a little bit on the court. I was incredibly intense, playing some really good matches, had some great results earlier in the year.
"[I] played a great grass-court season, made a couple semi-finals and was right there. I was always knocking on the door of a singles title. I was waiting for it. I felt like I was one of the best players in the world this year by far."
Now up to 21st place in the Pepperstone ATP Live Race To Turin, Kyrgios has put himself within touching distance of a spot in the 2022 Nitto ATP Finals. If he can ride his red-hot form all the way to the title at the National Bank Open Presented by Rogers, the Aussie could move as high as ninth place, just outside of the eight qualifying places.
https://www.atptour.com/en/news/kyrgios-washington-2022-final-reaction
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Alcaraz: 'I Grew Up So Fast'. Alcaraz is seeking his fifth title of the season in Montreal.
Carlos Alcaraz is ready to break more ground at the National Bank Open Presented by Rogers as he looks to build on his whirlwind year in Montreal.
The second-seeded Spaniard, who was ranked outside the Top 50 in the Pepperstone ATP Rankings last August, will be targeting a Tour-leading fifth title and third ATP Masters 1000 crown of a dream season on debut in Canada.
“I grew up so fast. To be the second seed at a Masters 1000 is amazing and I didn’t expect this at the beginning of the year. Honestly I still can’t believe it right now,” Alcaraz said during his pre-tournament press conference on Sunday. “It is something I wanted at the start of the year, when I was aiming to be at the top and be one of the favourites to win one of the most important tournaments.”
The 19-year-old, who will face Tommy Paul or Vasek Pospisil in his opening match in Quebec, has enjoyed a remarkable rise. Last month, he became the second-youngest player in the 21st century to crack the Top 5 in the Pepperstone ATP Rankings, with only countryman Rafael Nadal reaching the landmark faster.
Now, competing in his first hard-court event since he triumphed in Miami in April, Alcaraz will be looking to adjust to the conditions in Montreal as he plays on his third surface since July. The World No. 4 reached the fourth round on grass at Wimbledon last month, before he advanced to consecutive clay-court finals in Hamburg and Umag, leaving him 42-7 on the season.
“It is tough to change surfaces quickly. In two months, I have played on three surfaces and it is tough. But I consider myself a player who adjusts to a new surface very fast,” Alcaraz said. “The transition from clay to hard is tough, but I did specific work to adjust to hard court and I have come here a lot of days before to get used to this court. [I have been] playing points and sets with the best players.”
Alcaraz revealed he has been enjoying his time in Montreal since his arrival and has been excited by the support he has received from fans.
The 2021 Intesa Sanpaolo Next Gen ATP Finals champion, who sits second in the Pepperstone ATP Race To Turin, is looking forward to competing in front of the crowds on his debut in Canada.
“I have felt so much love from the people,” Alcaraz said. “That is amazing for me. It is my first time and I didn’t expect that. There are lots of people and it is amazing to have the support and the love of the people here.”
https://www.atptour.com/en/news/alcaraz-montreal-2022-preview-sunday
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Seeds: 2022 Montreal.
The top eight seeds receive a bye into the second round.
- 1. Daniil Medvedev
- 2. Carlos Alcaraz
- 3.
Stefanos Tsitsipas - 4.
Casper Ruud - 5. Andrey Rublev
- 6. Félix Auger-Aliassime
- 7.
Jannik Sinner - 8.
Hubert Hurkacz - 9.
Cameron Norrie - 10. Taylor Fritz
- 11. Matteo Berrettini
- 12.
Diego Schwartzman - 13. Marin Čilić
- 14. Reilly Opelka (withdrew)
- 15. Roberto Bautista Agut
- 16.
Grigor Dimitrov - 17. Gaël Monfils
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Belarus star Azarenka out of Toronto WTA event after visa issues.
Belarusian star Victoria Azarenka, a former world number one and two-time Grand Slam title winner, withdrew from the Toronto WTA event on Sunday after being unable to obtain a visa to enter Canada.
"I have had to withdraw due to my visa not being approved," the 33-year-old wrote on Twitter.
"It's truly disappointing. It's very sad to miss one of my favorite tournaments. I love to play in Canada with great fans and a place where I made many friends over the years."
Along with other Belarusian and Russian players, Azarenka was banned from this year's Wimbledon due to the invasion of Ukraine.
Players from the two countries are allowed to compete at other tournaments but not under the name or flag of their countries.
Tennis Canada told AFP that Azarenka's visa situation was over a processing issue and had nothing to do with her nationality.
"Tennis Canada confirms that Victoria Azarenka has been unable to secure a visa in time to compete," a statement from the sport governing body said.
"Tennis Canada has been working hard on the application with Vika and her team for several weeks and have done everything we can to help with this active application, but unfortunately the processing turnaround time has proved too challenging.
"We wish Vika all the best for the US hard-court season and hope to see her back in Canada next year."
Azarenka said she hoped to return to action in Cincinnati from August 13 in the last major tuneup before the US Open begins in New York on August 29.
At the Toronto WTA tournament, which starts on Monday, Azarenka had been drawn to face Olympic champion Belinda Bencic in the first round.
https://sports.yahoo.com/belarus-star-azarenka-toronto-wta-172431381.html
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Kyrgios beats Nishioka for first ATP title in three years.
Wimbledon runner-up Nick Kyrgios won his seventh ATP title and first in three years by defeating Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka in Sunday's men's final at the ATP and WTA Washington Open.
The 27-year-old Australian downed 96th-ranked left-hander Nishioka 6-4, 6-3 for his first ATP title since capturing the 2019 Washington crown.
"It's emotional for me to be back here again and claim another title," Kyrgios said.
Kyrgios, who lost to Novak Djokovic last month in his first Grand Slam final, made back-to-back tour-level finals for the first time in his career and didn't allow a service break all week.
"It's just very emotional for me to see where I was at last year to now. It's just an incredible transformation," Kyrgios said. "I've been in some really dark places.
"There are so many people who have helped me get there but myself, I've shown some serious strength to just continue and just persevere and get through all those times and be able to still perform and win tournaments like this one."
World number 63 Kyrgios fired 12 aces and 32 winners against four double faults and 20 unforced errors while taking 22 of 25 first-serve points to defeat Nishioka in 81 minutes.
"I came out with great energy," Kyrgios said. "I knew I had experience on my side. I'm really happy with myself."
Kyrgios improved to 4-0 against Nishioka, the most recent prior win coming in the third round of his 2019 Washington title run.
In the women's final, Liudmila Samsonova won her second career WTA title by beating Estonia's Kaia Kanepi 4-6, 6-3, 6-3. Her first title came at last year's German Open on Berlin grass.
"It's like a dream," Samsonova said. "It's unbelievable."
Kyrgios became the first man to sweep singles and doubles titles in the event's 53-year history -- a feat he called "super special" -- by joining American Jack Sock to beat Croatian Ivan Dodig and American Austin Krajicek 7-5, 6-4 in the final.
Nishioka netted a backhand to surrender a break in the opening game and Kyrgios denied the Asian southpaw's lone break chance with a backhand winner in the sixth game, holding out to claim the first set with his seventh ace.
Kyrgios broke in the first game of the second set when Nishioka sent a forehand long and again in the final game when Nishioka netted a backhand on the Aussie's third match point.
Nishioka, who captured his only ATP crown in 2018 at Shenzhen, hadn't won a tour-level match since March until this week, when he upset eighth-ranked Andrey Rublev in the semi-finals. He will jump to 54th in Monday's world rankings, six off his career best.
"At the beginning of the year I had a nightmare," Nishioka said. "I thought if I can't make the top 50 again I will retire. Now I think maybe I can play a few more years."
Kyrgios will leap to 37th in the world rankings. He would have been 15th had world ranking points been awarded at Wimbledon.
- Kanepi drought extended -
World number 60 Samsonova fired 10 aces and 27 winners to beat Kanepi. The 23-year-old Russian came off a six-week layoff after Russian and Belarus players were not allowed at Wimbledon due to the invasion of Ukraine.
"I think we are all very angry about the situation. It was a really tough month," said Samsonova, who only got her US visa two weeks ago.
Kanepi, ranked 37th at age 37, was foiled in her bid to end a nine-year WTA title drought. She last won a WTA crown at the 2013 Brussels Open.
"Overall the week was very good," Kanepi said. "She served better than me and maybe that was the key."
Samsonova dispatched three of the top six seeds, ousting reigning US Open champion Emma Raducanu, fifth seed Elise Mertens and sixth seed Kanepi.
https://sports.yahoo.com/kyrgios-beats-nishioka-first-atp-010451477.html
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Serena Williams earns first win of season in Toronto.
TORONTO — Serena Williams hadn’t won in so long, she said she couldn’t even remember the feeling.
She picked up her first victory since the 2021 French Open, beating Nuria Parrizas-Diaz 6-3, 6-4 at the women’s National Bank Open.
“I’m just happy to get a win. It’s been a very long time, I forgot what that felt like,” Williams said.
It’s just the second tournament of the season for the 40-year-old Williams, who returned to competition at Wimbledon just over a month ago. The 23-time Grand Slam champion fell in the first round to Harmony Tan in three sets at the All England Club.
Before then, she last competed at the 2021 Wimbledon tournament, where she retired in the middle of her first match due to a torn hamstring suffered after slipping on the grass surface.
Williams, who will turn 41 at the end of September, will next face either 12th-ranked Belinda Bencic or Tereza Martincova.
Williams has won this tournament three times and reached the final in her last appearance at the hardcourt event in 2019, losing to Bianca Andreescu when she was forced to stop because of injury.
But Williams has played little since and knows she needs time on the court.
“I feel good, I felt like I competed well today. I think that’s what I needed to do, is just compete,” she said. “Mentally, I’m getting there. I’m not where I normally am (or) where I want to be. Any match I play, whether I win or lose, helps me.
“I haven’t played a lot in the last year, (even) two years. I think that helps me physically. I feel much better in practice, it’s just getting that to the court. Literally, I’m the kind of person (where) it takes one or two things and then it clicks.”
Williams started out strong, taking the first two games with relative ease.
Parrizas-Diaz tied it 2-2, but despite Williams’ struggles at certain points, the 31-year-old Spaniard couldn’t find enough of a consistent flow to get ahead. Williams found her rhythm, mixing solid touch with her signature power and putting shot after shot out of Parrizas-Diaz’s reach.
Williams’ effort had the fans on their feet roaring and some even bowing.
Williams won the final three games to take the first set, then surged ahead in the second after the 57th-ranked Parrizas-Diaz took a 4-3 lead. She endured a nine-deuce game to hold serve and even the set, then broke in the next game before serving out the victory.
While Williams says the end of her remarkable career is in sight, she’s enjoying her time and staying in the moment.
“I’m getting closer to the light. Lately, that’s been it, I can’t wait to get to that light,” she said, adding the light represents “freedom.”
“I love playing though, it’s amazing,” she added. “I can’t do this forever, so sometimes you just want to try your best to enjoy the moments and do the best that you can.”
https://sports.yahoo.com/serena-williams-earns-first-win-220429967.html
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Absence of major rivals hardly bothers Medvedev at Montreal.
World number one Daniil Medvedev said Monday he will carry on as usual at this week's ATP Montreal Masters despite the absence of his major rivals.
The weekend champion at Los Cabos flew to French-speaking Canada to defend his title from last August.
But the top seed will not have to face Novak Djokovic due to the Serb's refusal to take the Covid-19 vaccination.
And Rafael Nadal dropped out before the start as his abdominal injury from Wimbledon flared up during training in Spain.
Roger Federer's presence has never even figured in the calculation as the Swiss, who turned 41 on Monday, puts finishing touches on his knee surgery recovery.
For Medvedev, it will just be business as usual on court.
"If the Big Three are in the tournament, they are the favourites straightaway," he said.
"They win a lot of tournaments -- almost every tournament they play -- so there is no surprise when we make them favourites.
"For me, it doesn't change much if they're here or not -- my goal is to win the tournament. No matter who I play, I just want to win the match."
The Russian does not automatically fancy his chances when it comes to facing the game's trio of household names.
"I've never beaten Roger, I beat Rafa one time (2020 ATP Finals) and I beat Novak a few times," he said.
"It's a special sensation, brings you a lot of confidence. It's just a good feeling."
Medvedev earned his first title of the season in Mexico on Sunday as he defeated Britain's Cameron Norrie 7-5, 6-0.
He begins in Montreal in the second round after a bye against the winner from weekend Washington champion Nick Kyrgios and Argentine Sebastian Baez.
https://sports.yahoo.com/absence-major-rivals-hardly-bothers-220507340.html
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