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Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the Paris Masters ahead of the season-ending ATP Finals.
The 24-time Grand Slam champion announced his withdrawal on social media on Tuesday, but did not provide a reason.
The last Masters 1000 event of the season runs from October 27 to November 2, with the ATP Finals – the season-ending tournament featuring the top eight ranked players for which Djokovic has already qualified – following on November 9.
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“Dear Paris, unfortunately I’ll not compete at this year’s @RolexPMasters,” Djokovic wrote on X.
“I have amazing memories and great success over the years, especially being able to conquer the title seven times. Hope to see you next year. Merci.”
Djokovic played last week at the Six Kings Slam in Saudi Arabia, a lucrative exhibition event that featured the top five ranked players in the men’s game.
The 38-year-old Serb withdrew from his third-place play-off match against Taylor Fritz on Saturday in Riyadh after losing the first set.
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A week earlier, Djokovic had been knocked out in the semi-finals of the Shanghai Masters by shock tournament winner Valentin Vacherot after battling through injuries to reach the last four in China.
Djokovic’s last Grand Slam victory came at the 2023 US Open. He was knocked out at the semi-final stage of all four majors this year.
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