Defending champion Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the Paris Masters, organizers stated Wednesday, October 23, 2024.
The 37-year-old Djokovic performed on the Six Kings Slam exhibition final week. Organizers didn’t give a motive for Djokovic’s withdrawal.
The previous top-ranked participant stated in an Instagram publish he’s “sorry to everybody who hoped to see me play there.”
“I’ve plenty of nice recollections successful seven titles there and hope to be again with you subsequent 12 months,” he added.
Djokovic has gained a file seven titles on the Paris indoor event. His determination to not play may jeopardize his probabilities to qualify for the year-end ATP Finals that includes the highest eight gamers within the race.
The 24-time Grand Slam champion at present holds the sixth spot within the race. 4 gamers — Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, Alexander Zverev and Daniil Medvedev — have already secured their spot on the season’s last occasion from Nov. 10-17. The Paris Masters begins subsequent week.
Revealed – October 24, 2024 10:26 am IST