Novak Djokovic, the star of Serbian tennis, announced in the media his decision not to participate in the Paris Masters tournament, which is scheduled for next week. The athlete did not accept to compete in tournaments outside of grass.
"I regret that I cannot step on the court in Paris. I have diligently monitored my condition and made the tough decision not to participate in the tournament to give my body time to recover," Djokovic said.
This step highlights certain nuances in the battle for the top spot in the world tennis rankings. At present, the Serbian athlete is leading in this list, but his absence from the upcoming tournament may affect his position.
