djokovic pulls out of yearend atp finals

Djokovic Pulls Out Of Year-end Atp Finals

Two-time defending champion Novak Djokovic said on Tuesday he will miss the eight-man ATP Finals in Turin due to an 'ongoing injury'.

'I was really looking forward to being there, but due to ongoing injury I won't be playing next week,' Djokovic said on social media.

'Apologies to those who were planning to see me. Wishing all the players a great tournament. See you soon!'

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The 37-year-old Serb, currently ranked fifth in the world, sits sixth in 'The Race', the ATP's annual rankings to determine the eight competitors at the Finals.