Two-time consecutive champion Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the ATP Finals, to be held in Turin, Italy from November 10-17, citing an "ongoing injury".
Djokovic, who will go without a Grand Slam title to his name, posted the news through an Instagram story on Tuesday.
"It's a great honor to qualify for the @nittoatpfinals in Turin. I was really looking forward to being there, but due to ongoing injury, I won't be playing next week.
Sorry to those who were looking to catch me. Wish all players a great tournament. See you soon!"- seven-time ATP Finals champion said.
Djokovic has won 37 out of nine matches this year, highlighted by his Paris Olympics victory, in which he claimed the career Golden Slam, winning his 99th tour-level title.
Last year, Djokovic defended his Turin title after defeating Jannik Sinner in the final. He first claimed the season finale title back in 2008 when the event was still known as the Tennis Masters Cup.
Last month, Djokovic withdrew from the Paris Masters, where he has won seven of his record 40 ATP Masters 1000 titles. His last appearance was at the Shanghai Masters where he went down to world number one Sinner in a summit clash and missed out on his 100th title at the tour level.
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