It was an open secret and this Tuesday it was confirmed. Novak Djokovic will not play in the ATP Finals and the season will endas he himself announced through his social networks.
“It’s an honor to qualify for the ATP Finals in Turin. I really want to be there, but Due to the ongoing injury I will not be able to play next week“he wrote on Instagram.
“I apologize to those who expected to see me there. I wish the participants a great contest. See you soon!“concludes the Serbian, who will now focus his efforts on recharging his batteries to get the best possible start to next season at the Australian Open.
Some pictures of him last week in the Maldiveswhere he took a few days off, they have already quarantined his defense of the title won last year in Turin and, in fact, his withdrawal has been confirmed.
“If I want to extend my career, I have to choose the tournaments I play wisely. Turin is no longer a goal for me, at all. Honestly, I’m not chasing the ATP Finals or the ranking anymore.Djokovic said just a few weeks ago, before leaving the Paris Masters 1000.
For now, the champion of 24 Grand Slam titles is still in Belgrade to promote the tournament organized by the capital of Serbia this week and which replaced the one in Gijón, where he was seen in a calm attitude after a season in which he was unable to add any Grand Slam or Masters 1000 to his impressive record.although he achieved his great goal: to become an Olympic champion.
Djokovic’s withdrawal automatically qualifies him for the ATP Finals with Casper Ruud, Alex de Minaur and Andrey Rublevwho joined Jannik Sinner, Alexander Zverev, Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev and Taylor Fritz, has already qualified.
The group draw will be held on Thursday.
Source: La Verdad
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