Novak Djokovic has already won the ATP Finals five times, the big end-of-season event for the eight best players of the year. And this November, too, the 35-year-old is one of the favorites in the Pala Alpitour in Turin – if he’s there at all.
The reason: Eighth starting place goes to a reigning Grand Slam tournament winner if he does not reach the top 7.
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However, and this is where it gets exciting in the Djokovic case, only if the professional in question is in the top 20.
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The Serb is currently 15th in the ATP Singles Race. Just enough to slip into the field via the additional rule.
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Means: Djokovic has to collect points in the fall in order not to fall out of the top 20. Due to his refusal to be vaccinated against the corona virus, it is difficult to plan which tournaments he can actually play. If the number of infections increases, it cannot be ruled out that some countries will tighten entry regulations again.
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Djokovic will also not be able to collect any race points at the next appearance.
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The 21-time Grand Slam champion will compete in the Laver Cup in London from September 23-25, a non-tour team competition.
The plan is for Djokovic to serve at the ATP tournament in Tel Aviv the week after and then tackle the Masters in Shanghai and Paris.
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