Novak Djokovic has officially pulled out of the upcoming ATP Finals in Turin, ending his season without a title for the first time since 2005. The 37-year-old Serbian superstar, who has claimed the prestigious year-end event a record seven times and was defending champion, pulled out because of injury after earlier pulling out of the Paris Masters.
The tough call means another milestone for Djokovic, who will have to wait for his 100th ATP Tour title. His 2024 season was not easy; there were also the injuries and the competitiveness, which has really been pushed through by young stars like Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. Now, with his end career in sight, Djokovic’s absence from the season’s final showdown leaves fans reflecting on his legacy.
Djokovic’s withdrawal confirms the final lineup of the ATP Finals. Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, Alexander Zverev, Daniil Medvedev, and Taylor Fritz had already made their way into this tournament. They are joined by Casper Ruud, Alex De Minaur, and Andrey Rublev, while the late effort from Grigor Dimitrov is insufficient to get him into the competition.
The ATP Finals start on Sunday in Turin, with all of tennis’s rising stars present along with the seasoned contenders.
