Novak Djokovic withdraws from the ATP Finals in Turin as a consequence of damage

Defending champion Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the ATP Finals as a consequence of an “ongoing damage”.

The 37-year-old Serb, who has gained a report seven titles on the occasion, was already the sixth-ranked participant on the ATP Tour this season.

“I used to be trying ahead to attending, however as a consequence of an ongoing damage I can’t be taking part in subsequent week,” Djokovic wrote on social media.

“I apologize to those that had been planning to see me. I want all of the gamers an excellent event. See you quickly.”

Djokovic, who has gained a report 24 Grand Slam singles titles, stated final month that qualifying for the year-end closing was not vital.

“I am not chasing the ATP Finals, I am not chasing the rankings,” stated Djokovic, who beat world primary Jannik Sinner and gained final yr’s title, instructed Serbian media., exterior

The previous world #1 reiterated that he desires to give attention to the Grand Slams as he appears to develop his profession.

It implies that his subsequent event is prone to be the Australian Open, which begins on January 12.

In Melbourne, Djokovic can be aiming for the all-time high 25 singles title – equaling Australia’s Margaret Court docket – and the a hundredth tour title.

His withdrawal from the ATP Finals means the eight-man area for the Turin event has been set.

in Norway Casper Ruud, In Australia Alex de Minaur and Russia Andrey Rublev, who appeared like they had been going to struggle for an excellent struggle this week to qualify for the final two locations, they gained due to this.

of Italy Jannik Sinner, in Spain Carlos Alcaraz, in Germany Alexander Zverev, in Russia Daniel Medvedev once more Taylor Fritz the US had already earned their factors.

The event takes place within the Italian metropolis between 10-17 November.