Seven-time champion Djokovic pulls out of 2024 Paris Masters

Organisers of the 2024 Paris Masters will oversee Friday evening's draw for the tournament without seven-time champion Novak Djokovic among the list of contenders after the 37-year-old Serb pulled out of the event.

Djokovic, who beat Grigor Dimitrov in straight sets in the 2023 final, failed to give details for his withdrawal on Thursday night.

"Wishing all the players, sponsors, organisers and fans a great tournament," Djokovic wrote on social media.

"I have a lot of great memories, winning seven titles there, and hope to be back with you next year," he added. "Sorry to everyone who was hoping to see me there."

Djokovic's last visit to Paris yielded a gold medal in the men's singles at the Olympic Games.

It was the only piece of silverware missing from his vast trophy cabinet.

Jannik Sinner from Italy and Spain's Carlos Alcaraz will lead the seedings for the final event in the Masters series – regarded as the most prestigious titles on the circuit after the four Grand Slam tournaments in Melbourne, Paris, London and New York.

French Open runner-up Alexander Zverev will be the third seed. Daniil Medvedev will take over Djokovic's post at fourth seed.

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