Novak Djokovic officially announces withdrawal from the ATP Finals
World No. 1 Novak Djokovic has officially pulled out of the 2025 ATP Finals due to a shoulder injury, just hours after winning the ATP tournament in Athens — the 101st title of his career.
Djokovic, who has won the ATP Finals seven times, was expected to face Carlos Alcaraz in the opening match of the Jimmy Connors group in Turin, Italy next Sunday. However, due to a recurring injury, he was forced to bow out early from the ATP Tour’s most prestigious event of the year.
This was confirmed by the 24-time Grand Slam champion on social media. "I was really looking forward to competing in Turin and giving my best, but after today’s final in Athens, I’m sad to announce that I need to withdraw because my shoulder injury hasn't fully recovered. I apologize to the fans who were eager to watch me play; your support means so much. I wish all the remaining players a great tournament and hope to be back on court soon."
Novak Djokovic raises the trophy he just secured in Athens.
At 38 years old, Djokovic had a grueling week in Athens, finishing with a win over Lorenzo Musetti after a tense three-hour match. In the post-match press conference, he admitted it was "an exhausting match" and said "both players deserved to win."
With Djokovic’s withdrawal, Lorenzo Musetti, who recently lost to him in the Athens final, will replace him in the Jimmy Connors group. The 23-year-old will make his ATP Finals debut, where he will face Taylor Fritz in the opening match next Monday.
This change also allows Italy to have two representatives at the ATP Finals for the first time, as Jannik Sinner will participate in the Björn Borg group alongside Felix Auger-Aliassime, Ben Shelton, and Alexander Zverev.
Notably, Musetti originally needed to defeat Djokovic in Athens to qualify for Turin, which he did not manage. But with the Serbian player’s withdrawal, the opportunity unexpectedly favors Musetti.
"Novak, it’s hard to express all he has done for tennis," Musetti commented after his loss to Djokovic. "He continues to prove that even at this age, he can defeat us easily. Every time I play against him, I learn a lot. Thank you for that."
Although he must end his season early, Djokovic continues to widen his lead in titles and personal records. With 101 ATP titles and 24 Grand Slams, he remains the leading figure in modern tennis history.
Fans hope the Serbian player will recover soon to return for the 2026 season, continuing the pursuit of new milestones, possibly his 25th Grand Slam or 102nd ATP title in his remarkable career.
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