Djokovic won last year’s event in Paris by beating Dimitrov in the final and at the ATP Tour Finals, he beat Sinner in the final. That was the last time he defeated the current world No. 1, who has won all three of their meetings since.

Thanks to his final in the Shanghai Masters 1000, the 37-year-old from Belgrade would qualify for the ATP Finals today. His choice to skip the Paris-Bercy Masters 1000 complicates his situation, especially if players like Alex de Minaur or Tommy Paul should achieve good results in the upcoming tournaments.

Roger Federer ’s former coach Ivan Ljubicic has cast “doubts” over Novak Djokovic ’s schedule after he pulled out of the Paris Masters. By withdrawing, the world No. 4 put his chances of qualifying for the ATP Finals in jeopardy.

Djokovic recently hinted at potentially missing the upcoming ATP Finals in Turin. This speculation comes after his recent revelation of planning to reduce his tennis commitments for the remainder of 2024. Despite being a seven-time champion, Djokovic's participation this year remains uncertain.

Defending champion Novak Djokovic has pulled out of next week's Paris Masters tournament. He risks not qualifying for the season-ending ATP finals in Turin.

PARIS — Defending champion Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the Paris Masters, organizers said Wednesday. The 37-year-old Djokovic played at the Six Kings Slam exhibition last week. Organizers did not give a reason for Djokovic's withdrawal.

Tennis fans on social media voiced their opinions the Lacoste shirt Novak Djokovic plans to wear in the ATP Finals.

Novak Djokovic's excellent performance in Shanghai has brought him closer to securing a spot in the ATP Finals in Turin.

Novak Djokovic has announced his withdrawal from the upcoming Paris Masters, which would have booked his spot at the ATP Finals 2024.

Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from next week's Paris Masters, potentially ending his 2024 season. The 37-year-old, who is the defending champion in Paris, has won a record 40 Masters titles in his career along with his 24 Grand Slam titles.