Milos Raonic, Denis Shapovalov handed wildcard entries to 2024 Canadian Open
ATPWednesday, 31 July 2024 at 04:30
The 2024 Canadian Open will have some local representation to delight the home fans, as Canadians Milos Raonic and Denis Shapovalov have been given wildcard entries to the tournament.
An ATP Masters 1000 event, the main draw of the Canadian Open will run from August 6-12, 2024. One of the most prestigious events during the North American summer hardcourt season, the tournament has a rich history of champions ranging from Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal to Andy Murray and 2023 champion Jannik Sinner.
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Wildcards revealed for Canadian Open
The tournament organizers released a list of wildcard entries for the event, with several Canadians granted entry. Former World No.3 Milos Raonic was handed a wildcard entry, as the 33-year old has slowly been working his way back into form after a long injury hiatus.
Denis Shapovalov was also given a wildcard entry to his home tournament, and he will be joined by Canadian veteran Vasek Pospisil and doubles specialist Gabriel Diallo. In addition to the main draw wildcard entrants, the organizers gave out wildcard entries to players participating in the qualifying event. Alexis Galarneau, Liam Draxl, Taha Baadi and Justin Boulais were all given wildcard entries, allowing them an opportunity to compete for a spot in the main draw.
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- Done, looks good!
AceOfBase17-09-2024 - FYI: The term 'snub' is a much overused verb by writers of sensationalist rags. [SNUB: rebuff, ignore, or spurn disdainfully]. That is not the definition of what is going on with frequent withdrawals from tournaments.
mandoist16-09-2024 - No offence, Mr. Lloyd, but where have you been the past two years?? How long have you been a tennis fan? This 'article' may be informative for newbies or fair-weather tennis observers but the majority of fans know the root of the multiple issues within WTA. The #1 issue being the subject of health & well-being which has been (or has attempted to be) addressed with the WTA Elitist council members last season. WTA was extremely dismissive of players' concerns and opposed to such a meeting. Eventually giving-in due to publicity and allowed selective players only -- no rep's, no medical personnel, and no team members. The meeting was a farce as WTA soon after that released an even more hectic schedule... with mandatory tourneys! Guess they weren't taking notes?? BTW: There is a lot missing from this piece concerning "withdrawals". No writer has yet taken the jump to get behind the scenes and dig at the problems -- obvious organizational problems. IMO, the top two issues are WTA's lack of proper attention to health & well-being of its Money-Makers; and Financial Greed. Tip to Mr. Lloyd: there is no "snubbing" when these players withdraw. These women have to take such measures as withdrawing from a tourney, and occasional time-off from the circuit, to protect themselves -- because WTA refuses to take any measures at all (although not allowing matches until sunrise is a start). Surely you can do better than point fingers at players. The finger-pointing should be directed entirely at WTA (and ATP). Be a true journalist, Mr. Lloyd, and research them!!mandoist16-09-2024
- Uh-oh.... Now Raducanu is being forced to compete! Let's see who withdraws next... I wonder??mandoist15-09-2024
- And this is such a shock to WTA?? How many times are they (WTA & ATP) going to keep stepping in their own s*** ???mandoist15-09-2024
