US EditionNovak Djokovic Faces Backlash for Last-Minute Pullout From ATP Finals in Turin
Djokovic withdrew due to an ongoing injury after winning his 101st title in Athens, sparking criticism from fans and experts over the timing, tournament organizers said.
- Shortly after Saturday's Athens final, Novak Djokovic announced on Instagram that he must withdraw from the ATP Finals in Turin, Italy due to an ongoing injury.
- Having battled injury through Athens, Djokovic said he delayed a call on Turin to see how matches affected him, but Friday's match raised concerns.
- In Athens, Djokovic rallied for a 4-6, 6-3, 7-5 win over Lorenzo Musetti in a near three-hour final with five breaks before claiming his 101st career title.
- As a result of the withdrawal, Musetti will take Djokovic's spot despite his loss, prompting confusion among tournament organisers and players and criticism from fans and tennis experts.
- This marks a second straight year Djokovic has missed the ATP Finals, prompting fans and tennis experts to question his timing and choice to play Athens instead of the prestigious Finals.
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Novak Djokovic secured his 101st career trophy after an intense three-set victory over Lorenzo Musetti at the Hellenic Championship in Athens. However, an ongoing shoulder injury has forced the world No. 1 to withdraw from the ATP Finals in Turin, opening a spot for Musetti at the year-end tournament.
Tennis-Djokovic withdraws from ATP Finals after Athens win
TURIN, Italy (Reuters) -Seven-times ATP Finals champion Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the season-ending tournament due to a shoulder injury, hours after winning his 101st title at the Hellenic Championship. Read full story
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