Shortly after claiming his 101st professional title, Serbian Novak Djokovic (world No. 5) surprised everyone by announcing his withdrawal from the ATP Finals in Turin 2025. The 38-year-old Serb, who had just won a tough final against Italian Lorenzo Musetti (No. 9) 4-6, 6-3, 7-5 at the ATP in Athens, stated that he will not compete due to an "ongoing injury" that prevents him from being at 100% physically. "I was really looking forward to competing in Turin and giving my all, but after today's final in Athens I have to withdraw. I am very sorry to the fans, their support means a lot to me," Djokovic expressed on his social media. The announcement came as a blow to the tournament organizers and fans, as the player was one of the main attractions of the event that brings together the top eight players of the season. His absence will allow Félix Auger-Aliassime and Lorenzo Musetti to enter, joining the list that already includes Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, Alexander Zverev, Taylor Fritz, Ben Shelton, and Alex de Minaur. Djokovic had already shown signs of physical fatigue during the final in Greece, which lasted almost three hours and required him to push himself to the limit to defeat the Italian. Furthermore, the tournament had a special flavor for the Serb, as his family owns the rights to the ATP 250 in Athens, where he secured his second title of the season after winning in Geneva.
