ATP Finals: Djokovic to play in Turin, confirms Italian Tennis Federation president
Seven-time ATP Finals champion Novak Djokovic will return to compete in next week's season-ending tournament in Turin, following a three-week absence from tennis, as confirmed by the Italian Tennis Federation president on Monday.
The 38-year-old Serbian has been away from competitive tennis since his semi-final loss to Valentin Vacherot at the Shanghai Masters 1000 on October 11. He subsequently missed the Paris Masters, which concluded on Sunday.
Djokovic is scheduled to make his comeback this week in Athens, where he will face Alejandro Tabilo in the second round.
"We have confirmation that Djokovic will be in Turin," Italian Tennis Federation chief Angelo Binaghi announced on Rai Gr Parlamento radio, dismissing speculation about a potential withdrawal similar to last year.
The ATP Finals, which brings together the year's top eight players, will see Djokovic currently ranked fourth in the annual standings. He first participated in the event in 2007.
Djokovic's 2025 season has been marked by semi-final appearances in all four majors and a runner-up finish at the Miami Open. In May, he secured his 100th ATP title in Geneva, becoming the third player in the Open era to reach this milestone.
With Djokovic's participation confirmed, only one spot remains open for the ATP Finals. This final position will be decided between Felix Auger-Aliassime and Lorenzo Musetti, who are ranked eighth and ninth, respectively.
The two players are separated by 160 points in the annual rankings. Musetti, currently competing in Athens, can overtake Paris finalist Auger-Aliassime for the last spot by winning the tournament in Greece.
The 38-year-old Serbian has been away from competitive tennis since his semi-final loss to Valentin Vacherot at the Shanghai Masters 1000 on October 11. He subsequently missed the Paris Masters, which concluded on Sunday.
Djokovic is scheduled to make his comeback this week in Athens, where he will face Alejandro Tabilo in the second round.
"We have confirmation that Djokovic will be in Turin," Italian Tennis Federation chief Angelo Binaghi announced on Rai Gr Parlamento radio, dismissing speculation about a potential withdrawal similar to last year.
The ATP Finals, which brings together the year's top eight players, will see Djokovic currently ranked fourth in the annual standings. He first participated in the event in 2007.
Djokovic's 2025 season has been marked by semi-final appearances in all four majors and a runner-up finish at the Miami Open. In May, he secured his 100th ATP title in Geneva, becoming the third player in the Open era to reach this milestone.
With Djokovic's participation confirmed, only one spot remains open for the ATP Finals. This final position will be decided between Felix Auger-Aliassime and Lorenzo Musetti, who are ranked eighth and ninth, respectively.
The two players are separated by 160 points in the annual rankings. Musetti, currently competing in Athens, can overtake Paris finalist Auger-Aliassime for the last spot by winning the tournament in Greece.
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