Final month, Djokovic indicated that competing within the tour’s year-end finals was not a precedence.
“I’m not chasing ATP Finals, I’m not chasing the rankings,” Djokovic, who beat the present world primary Jannik Sinner to win final yr’s title, informed Serbian reporters., exterior
The previous world primary reiterated he desires to concentrate on the Grand Slams as he appears to extend his profession.
His subsequent event is more likely to be the Australian Open, which begins on 12 January.
In Melbourne, Djokovic might be aiming for an all-time file twenty fifth main singles title – placing him away from Australia’s Margaret Court docket – and a a hundredth tour-level trophy.
His withdrawal from the ATP Finals means the eight-man subject for the Turin event is ready.
Norway’s Casper Ruud, Australia’s Alex de Minaur and Russia’s Andrey Rublev, who seemed set for an thrilling battle this week for the ultimate two locations, have certified because of this.
Italy’s Jannik Sinner, Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz, Germany’s Alexander Zverev, Russia’s Daniil Medvedev and Taylor Fritz of the US had already clinched their spots.
The event takes place within the Italian metropolis between 10-17 November.
Will probably be the primary time since 2001 that the occasion doesn’t characteristic a minimum of considered one of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Djokovic.
