Novak Djokovic announced on Wednesday that he is withdrawing from the Paris Masters, a tournament where he holds the record of seven titles. This decision might mark the end of a tumultuous season for the 37-year-old tennis star.
"Unfortunately, I won't be playing the Paris Masters this year," Djokovic shared on Instagram. "I have many fond memories, having won seven titles, and I hope to return next year. I apologize to everyone who was looking forward to seeing me there."
As the defending champion in Paris, Djokovic boasts an impressive career with 40 Masters titles and 24 Grand Slam titles. His 2024 season has been highlighted by one significant achievement—his emotional Olympic gold medal win in Paris in August. Currently, he stands at 99 career trophies.
This season, Djokovic has seen Jannik Sinner dethrone him as the Grand Slam king, claiming both the Australian and US Open titles. Sinner also took over the world number one ranking. Additionally, Carlos Alcaraz defeated Djokovic in the Wimbledon final after succeeding him as French Open champion.
For the first time since 2017, Djokovic will conclude the season without a Grand Slam title. However, he still has a chance to qualify for the ATP Finals in Turin next month. Currently ranked sixth in the race for the eight-man field, he could be overtaken by several players.
The Paris Masters is scheduled to take place from October 28 to November 3.
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