Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the Paris Masters forward of the season-ending ATP Finals.
The 24-time Grand Slam champion introduced his withdrawal on social media on Tuesday, however didn’t present a purpose.
The final Masters 1000 occasion of the season runs from October 27 to November 2, with the ATP Finals – the season-ending event that includes the highest eight ranked gamers for which Djokovic has already certified – following on November 9.
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Highlights of Jannik Sinner in opposition to Djokovic within the semi-final of the Six Kings Slam
“Dear Paris, unfortunately I’ll not compete at this year’s @RolexPMasters,” Djokovic wrote on X.
“I have amazing memories and great success over the years, especially being able to conquer the title seven times. Hope to see you next year. Merci.”
Djokovic performed final week on the Six Kings Slam in Saudi Arabia, a profitable exhibition occasion that featured the highest 5 ranked gamers within the males’s recreation.
The 38-year-old Serb withdrew from his third-place play-off match in opposition to Taylor Fritz on Saturday in Riyadh after dropping the primary set.
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Watch as Djokovic wins a sensational 28-shot rally regardless of scuffling with hip harm earlier on within the match
Every week earlier, Djokovic had been knocked out within the semi-finals of the Shanghai Masters by shock event winner Valentin Vacherot after battling by accidents to succeed in the final 4 in China.
Djokovic’s final Grand Slam victory got here on the 2023 US Open. He was knocked out on the semi-final stage of all 4 majors this 12 months.
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