By Richard Pagliaro | Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Photo credit: Jade Gao/AFP/Getty
Novak Djokovic has pulled the plug on the City of Light.
Grand Slam king Djokovic has withdrawn from next week’s Rolex Paris Masters, the final Masters 1000 event before the ATP Finals.
In a social media post announcing his withdrawal, the 38-year-old Serbian superstar said he hopes to play Paris in 2026.
Dear Paris, unfortunately I’ll not compete at this year’s @RolexPMasters. I have amazing memories and great success over the years, especially being able to conquer the title 7 times. Hope to see you next year. Merci 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/y4iEmMYUAn
— Novak Djokovic (@DjokerNole) October 21, 2025
Dear Paris, unfortunately I’ll not compete at this year’s @RolexPMasters,” Djokovic wrote. “I have amazing memories and great success over the years, especially being able to conquer the title 7 times.
“Hope to see you next year.”