Novak Djokovic expressed his fondness for the memories of winning seven titles at the tournament and expressed his desire to return the following year while opting out of the Paris Masters.
On Wednesday, October 23, 2024, organizers announced that Novak Djokovic, the defending champion, will not be participating in the Paris Masters.
Last week, Djokovic, aged 37, participated in the Six Kings Slam exhibition but later withdrew without any explanation provided by the organizers.
Apologizing to his fans, the ex-number one player expressed regret in an Instagram update for not being able to showcase his skills at the event.
He expressed his fondness for the seven titles he won there and conveyed his desire to return next year.
Novak Djokovic holds an unprecedented seven championship titles from the Paris indoor tournament. Opting out of the event might put his eligibility for the prestigious year-end ATP Finals, which showcases the top eight players of the season, at risk.
As of now, the 24-time Grand Slam champion occupies the sixth position in the rankings. Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, Alexander Zverev, and Daniil Medvedev have all guaranteed their participation in the upcoming season’s final event, scheduled from November 10-17. The Paris Masters is set to commence next week.
