Novak Djokovic withdraws from next week’s Paris Masters for unspecified reasons; 24-time Grand Slam champion’s spot at season-ending ATP Finals could be in jeopardy; Djokovic currently sixth in race with top eight to compete in Turin between November 10-17

Defending champion Novak Djokovic has pulled out of next week’s Paris Masters, potentially jeopardising his chances of qualifying for the end-of-year ATP Finals.

Djokovic is currently sixth in the race to reach the Turin tournament between November 10-17, with the top eight to play in Italy,

No reason has been given for the 24-time Grand Slam champion’s withdrawal from Paris, with Djokovic writing in an Instagram Story: “Unfortunately I won’t be playing this year. Sorry to everyone who was hoping to see me play there.”

The 37-year-old last played in the third-place play-off at the inaugural Six Kings Slam in Saudi Arabia on Saturday, beating the soon-to-retire Rafael Nadal in the legends’ final match against each other.

Djokovic has won a record seven titles at the Paris 1000 event and beat Bulgaria’s Grigor Dimitrov in last year’s final.

He added on social media: “I have a lot of great memories winning seven titles there and hope to be back with you next year. Wishing all the players, sponsors, organisers and fans a great tournament.”