Novak Djokovic's Possible Dilemma with the ATP Finals

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Novak Djokovic will not finally participate in the ATP Rolex Paris Masters 2024, the last major tournament of the regular season. His absence means he will not be defending the title he won at this same event last season, potentially marking the beginning of him no longer being a constant presence at ATP tournaments as the third member of the active Big 3 on the circuit.

The career of Novak Djokovic has already reached all possible heights. With 24 Grand Slams, 7-time winner of the ATP Finals, a Davis Cup, an Olympic bronze medal in Beijing 2008, and the pinnacle of his career at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, where the gold medal made him the most decorated tennis player of all time. Now is the time to determine the path he wants to take from now on in his career, as he remains the fourth best-ranked player in the ATP rankings, although his presence at the ATP Finals is not confirmed.

- Uncertain qualification

With his absence in the French capital, the chances for some players to end up competing in the ATP Finals have significantly increased. The main beneficiaries of this withdrawal are Alex De Minaur, Grigor Dimitrov, and Tommy Paul, who, with a strong performance in Paris, could secure the spot that Djokovic might relinquish by not being able to earn more points. Casper Ruud and Andrey Rublev are directly behind them in the race to Turin, but the Norwegian has shown the worst possible level on hard courts in recent weeks, seemingly focusing primarily on the spring season dominated by clay courts.

The possibilities of Nole qualifying are there and very likely. However, several Serbian media outlets indicate that his tennis year ended at the Shanghai Masters 1000, where he lost in the final against Jannik Sinner.

- Hard to say "no" to ATP Finals

Approaching 38 years old, this upcoming event in Turin will be one of the last ATP Finals that Novak Djokovic will have the opportunity to attend. Besides the financial prize and the significant number of points awarded, competing in this tournament signifies the highest reward for consistency in a season, a consistency that Nole has already stated he will not continue in 2025, as he prefers to focus on Grand Slams and achieving a good result in the Davis Cup with Serbia. Additionally, Djokovic holds the record for the most ATP Finals titles, making it very difficult for him to decline one of his favorite events.

However, the next major tournament does not come until the end of January 2025 with the Australian Open, Nole's favorite Grand Slam with ten titles won throughout his career. He has shown that his tennis level remains extraordinary, and he will likely have a chance to win the 11th AO in just three months. Yet, with minimal competition rhythm if he does not go to Turin, it is highly possible that current tennis stars like Jannik Sinner or Carlos Alcaraz could overshadow him.

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