In a surprising turn of events, Novak Djokovic has announced that he will not be participating in the 2024 Paris Masters or the ATP Finals. This decision comes as a shock to tennis fans worldwide, especially considering Djokovic’s impressive track record at both tournaments.
Djokovic, who has won the Paris Masters a record seven times, apparently decided to withdraw from the tournament, citing the need for rest and recovery. The Serbian tennis star has been a dominant force at the Paris Masters, with his last victory coming in 2023 when he defeated Grigor Dimitrov in the final. However, this year, Djokovic will not defend his title, leaving fans wondering about his future participation in the tournament.
The ATP Finals, held in Turin, Italy, is another event Djokovic has excelled in, winning a record seven titles. Despite his withdrawal from the Paris Masters, Djokovic’s qualification for the ATP Finals is still uncertain. Currently sitting in 6th place in the ATP Race, Djokovic’s chances of making it to the year-end championship depend on his performance in future tournaments. However, it seems that he will decline anyway to play i Turin (to be confirmed).
Djokovic’s recent activities include competing in the Six Kings Slam exhibition tournament in Saudi Arabia, where he faced Rafael Nadal for the last time and finished in third place. This decision to withdraw from the Paris Masters and the potential ATP Finals has left many fans and analysts speculating about Djokovic’s future plans and his overall schedule for the rest of the season.
Djokovic’s absence from these major tournaments will undoubtedly have a significant impact on the tennis world. His presence at both the Paris Masters and the ATP Finals has always been a highlight of the season, and his decision to withdraw would leave a void that other players will strive to fill. As the tennis season progresses, all eyes will be on Djokovic to see if he will make a return to the court in future tournaments.
Novak Djokovic in 2024
Now ranked no.4, Djokovic played his last contest on the 13th of October when he lost to world no.1 Jannik Sinner 7-6(4) 6-3 in the final in Shanghai (draw).
This season Novak has managed to achieve a compiled 37-9 match record. This year, the Serbian conquered 1 tournament in Paris. The Serbian got to the final in Wimbledon and Shanghai.
Djokovic will compete next in Paris (Rolex Paris Masters). He will begin to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 28th of October.