"I was really looking forward to competing in Turin and giving my best but after today's final in Athens, I'm sad to share that I need to withdraw due to an ongoing injury, I'm truly sorry to the fans who were hoping to see me play - your support means so much. I wish all the players an amazing tournament, and I can't wait to be back on the court with you all soon."
"Djokovic claimed his 101st title after beating Lorenzo Musetti in three sets. But he played with wrapping on his shoulder and later announced he is not fit enough to play in the end-of-season showpiece."
"Djokovic's withdrawal means that Musetti has a reprieve. He needed to win the title in Athens to qualify for the Finals on home soil but his defeat meant he finished ninth in the race. As the first alternate, he got his second chance when Djokovic pulled out."
Novak Djokovic withdrew from the ATP Tour Finals in Turin next week because of an ongoing shoulder injury after winning the Athens Open. At 38 he became the oldest man to win an ATP Tour event, claiming his 101st title by defeating Lorenzo Musetti in three sets while playing with shoulder wrapping. He announced the withdrawal on Instagram, apologized to fans, and wished the other players an excellent tournament. Musetti had needed the Athens title to qualify for the Finals and finished ninth after losing; as the first alternate he replaces Djokovic in Turin.
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