Novak Djokovic withdrew from the ATP Finals for the second consecutive year shortly after defeating Lorenzo Musetti in a nearly three-hour final.
Djokovic said a shoulder injury would keep him out of the season’s final match between the top eight men’s players, which begins on Sunday in Turin, Italy.
Djokovic said in a social media post: “I am sad to share that I will have to miss out due to an ongoing injury.”
The decision means Musetti will replace Felix Auger-Aliassime, who was originally given the final qualifying spot after losing to Djokovic.
Djokovic has won seven ATP Finals, but the 24-time Grand Slam champion also missed the tournament last year due to injury.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
