Serbian star tennis player Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the Paris Masters tennis tournament scheduled for next week. He confirmed this information via social media.
SPORTS NEWS: Serbian star tennis player Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the Paris Masters 2025, which is scheduled for next week. Djokovic informed his fans via social media that he would not be able to participate in the tournament due to a foot injury. This injury was recently experienced during the Shanghai Masters and the Six Kings Slam.
The 38-year-old Djokovic consistently performed exceptionally well in Grand Slam tournaments this season, reaching the semifinals of the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open. However, between May and September, he participated in only three Grand Slams, limiting his presence in competitions.
Reason for Withdrawal from the Tournament
Djokovic recently had to withdraw from a friendly tournament due to a foot issue. Considering the physical injury and the pressure of continuous competitions, the Serbian star decided not to participate in the Paris Masters this time. According to him, fully recovering from this injury and performing better in upcoming tournaments is his priority.
For Djokovic, who is among the top players in the ATP rankings, this decision is part of his strategic career approach. The 24-time Grand Slam winner Novak has, on several occasions in his career, made decisions about participating in major tournaments keeping injury and fatigue in mind.
Djokovic's Performance in the 2025 Season
This season, Djokovic consistently reached the semifinals of Grand Slams, which is a testament to his experience and skill. He displayed excellent play at the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open, but his presence was limited due to participating in only three Grand Slams between May and September.
Recently, he experienced some discomfort in his foot during the semifinals of the Shanghai Masters. Following this, Djokovic also competed in the early rounds of the Six Kings Slam held in Saudi Arabia, but lost to Jannik Sinner after receiving a bye in the opening round. His match against Taylor Fritz for third place had to be stopped after playing just one set.
The Paris Masters 2025 will be held from November 9 to 16 in Turin, Italy. In Djokovic's absence, the tournament will become even more competitive for other top players. Djokovic, who has already qualified for the ATP Finals, also did not play the Paris Masters in 2024. While his absence disappoints fans, sports experts believe this decision will prove beneficial for his career and health in the long run. After recovering from the injury, Djokovic is expected to return to upcoming ATP Tours and Grand Slams.
