Djokovic Shocks Tennis World with Late Withdrawal from ATP Finals
Novak Djokovic has unexpectedly withdrawn from the ATP Finals in Turin, sending shockwaves through the tennis community just days before the tournament’s commencement. The proclamation came shortly after Djokovic secured a victory at a tournament in Athens, defeating Lorenzo Musetti 4-6, 6-3, 7-5 in the final.
The sudden absence of the Grand Slam record holder dramatically reshapes the competition.Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti will now take Djokovic’s place in the year-end championships, landing in a group alongside Carlos Alcaraz, Taylor Fritz – a frequent challenge for Alexander Zverev – and Alex de Minaur. The ATP Finals feature the top eight players in the world rankings, and Djokovic’s prior successes at the event-having won the title in 2018 and 2021-made him a strong contender.
Zverev will compete in the opposite group, facing Jannik Sinner, Ben Shelton, and Felix Auger-Aliassime as he pursues a spot in the semi-finals. The tournament is scheduled to begin November 10th, and Djokovic’s withdrawal leaves a meaningful void in the field.
