Hey there, fellow tennis enthusiasts It’s your girl Mia Johnson-Carter here, living the dream in Miami. I’m super excited to share some latest updates from the world of tennis, especially since the ATP Finals are just around the corner. But before we dive into that, let’s talk about one of the biggest names in tennis—Novak Djokovic.
Novak Djokovic, the 37-year-old Serb and defending champion of the ATP Finals, has pulled out of this year’s tournament due to an ongoing injury. This news comes as a shock to many fans and fellow players alike, especially since Djokovic had already qualified as the sixth best player on the ATP Tour this season.
Djokovic, who has won a record seven titles at the ATP Finals and a record 24 Grand Slam men’s singles titles, indicated last month that competing in the tour’s year-end finals was not a priority for him. He reiterated his focus on the Grand Slams as he looks to prolong his career.
“I am not chasing ATP Finals, I am not chasing the rankings,” Djokovic told Serbian reporters. His next tournament is likely to be the Australian Open, which starts on 12 January. There, he will be aiming for an all-time record 25th major singles title and a 100th tour-level trophy.
His withdrawal from the ATP Finals means the eight-man field for the Turin tournament is set. Norway’s Casper Ruud, Australia’s Alex de Minaur, and Russia’s Andrey Rublev have qualified as a result. Italy’s Jannik Sinner, Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz, Germany’s Alexander Zverev, Russia’s Daniil Medvedev, and Taylor Fritz of the United States had already clinched their spots.
The tournament takes place in Turin between 10-17 November.
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