The pros and cons in Djokovic's dilemma with the ATP Finals 2024

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With the tennis world on edge. That's how things stand for the three players who are currently chasing a spot in the ATP Finals 2024 this week, without yet knowing the decision of Novak Djokovic. The Serbian player is taking his time to communicate whether he will attend the event in Turin, with arguments both for and against doing so.

Having won everything and holding short and medium-term unbeatable records changes one's perspective on life. There are no cases of tennis players who have voluntarily decided, without physical discomfort, to skip one of the most important, prestigious, and lucrative tournaments on the calendar like the ATP Finals 2024. However, the status achieved by Novak Djokovic is making him seriously consider this option.

- The draw for the ATP Finals 2024 will take place this Thursday, but Djokovic's qualification is still not guaranteed

He announced weeks ago that the only thing he was sure about was playing in Shanghai and that he would act accordingly from there, with his current priority being the Grand Slams and the Davis Cup. The ranking no longer matters, nor does the money he could earn in an event like the one in Turin. The fear of mental burnout is evident. This uncertainty arises from Djokovic, who, together with his family and team, will carefully weigh the decision, considering that it is logical for him to qualify for the ATP Finals 2024, with only one scenario where he would be left out.

- Why should Djokovic attend the ATP Finals 2024 if he qualifies?

If there is one sport where the consequences of a long competitive break are highly noticeable, it's tennis. Djokovic has his sights set on the Australian Open 2025, a crucial event for him that could greatly affect his future as a professional player. To arrive in optimal conditions and with the best chances of performing well, playing in Turin would be a strong argument. This would help him maintain a competitive rhythm to carry into the preseason, as well as earn ATP ranking points that would secure a high position and avoid facing Sinner or Alcaraz in the quarterfinals.

- Why shouldn't Djokovic play the ATP Finals 2024 if he qualifies?

Taking such a long break from his competitive routines after the Shanghai tournament, including a vacation in the Maldives, could be counterproductive when rushing back to training to prepare for an indoor event, a context where he has hardly competed this year. Attending a tournament with the world's best players in top form could diminish Djokovic's confidence and lead to competitive and physical stress that might affect him at the start of 2025, similar to what happened this year when he exerted a great effort in the final stretch of 2023.

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