Paris: Serbian tennis legend Novak Djokovic announced his withdrawal from the upcoming Rolex Paris Masters, citing his inability to participate in the tournament this year. The 37-year-old champion shared the news on Instagram, apologizing to fans and expressing his best wishes to the tournament’s players, sponsors, and fans. “Unfortunately I would not be playing @rolexparismasters this year,” Djokovic wrote, adding, “I have a lot of great memories winning seven titles there and hope to be back with you next year.”
With seven Paris Masters titles under his belt, Djokovic boasts a remarkable 50-9 win-loss record at the event and has won 18 of his last 19 matches there. Currently on a quest to reach his 100th tour-level title, Djokovic holds a historic 40 ATP Masters 1000 titles, with Paris-Bercy being a particularly successful venue.
Djokovic’s Stellar Season and Olympic Gold
This year, Djokovic’s season has seen standout moments, including his Olympic gold victory in Paris over Spanish star Carlos Alcaraz. Maintaining an impressive 37-9 win-loss record this season, Djokovic remains in contention for a direct spot at the ATP Finals, currently standing at number six in the ATP Live To Turin Rankings.
Jannik Sinner’s Triumph over Djokovic in Shanghai
Earlier in October, Italian star Jannik Sinner defeated Djokovic to win his seventh title of 2024 at the Shanghai Masters. Sinner delivered a dominant performance, taking the high-stakes first set in a tiebreak and building a commanding lead early in the second set to win 7-6(4), 6-3. This made Sinner the first player since Andy Murray in 2016 to clinch more than six titles in a single calendar year.
As Djokovic takes a break from the Paris Masters, fans look forward to his potential return to the French capital next year, while also keeping an eye on his path to the ATP Finals and his continued pursuit of career milestones.
