Djokovic pulls out of Paris Masters

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Novak Djokovic pulling out of the upcoming Paris Masters without giving an explicit reason provides more uncertainty about his plans for the rest of the season.

The 38-year-old Serb was hampered by injury in his most recent ATP tournament, the Shanghai Masters, where he lost to qualifier Valentin Vacherot in the semi-finals.

Djokovic also had to retire from his match against Taylor Fritz at the Six Kings Slam exhibition in Saudi Arabia last week.

On Tuesday, the 24-time major champion announced he had decided to withdraw from the Paris Masters, the final ATP 1000 event of the season which starts next week.

“Dear Paris, unfortunately I’ll not compete at this year’s Paris Masters,” Djokovic wrote on social media. “I have amazing memories and great success over the years, especially being able to conquer the title seven times.”

Djokovic’s statement did not offer any reason why exactly he is not playing, but he hinted in Saudi that he would skip Paris in order to potentially elongate his season.

Appearing at an ATP 250 event in Athens – a tournament owned by his family and relocated from Belgrade – is Djokovic’s main focus.

It looks unlikely he will miss an event with such an emotional pull unless his physical problems are too great.