Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the ATP Finals due to a shoulder injury, just days after claiming his 101st career title, organisers confirmed on Saturday.
The 38-year-old Serbian will be replaced in the Jimmy Connors Group by Lorenzo Musetti, who Djokovic defeated in the final of an ATP tournament in Athens.
Djokovic, a record 24-time Grand Slam winner, had been set to face Carlos Alcaraz at the season-ending Finals, which start on Sunday in Turin.
Djokovic had long since qualified, but kept everyone guessing until earlier this week about his participation in the prestigious tournament.
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On Tuesday, the head of Italy’s tennis federation, Angelo Binaghi, said that Djokovic had confirmed that he would play at the Finals.
Djokovic’s withdrawal opens the door for Lorenzo Musetti, who had needed a win over the Serb in Athens to secure a Finals spot over Felix Auger-Aliassime.
With Musetti joining, the ATP Finals will feature two Italians for the first time, alongside defending champion Jannik Sinner, who is placed in the Bjorn Borg Group with Auger-Aliassime, Ben Shelton, and Alexander Zverev.
