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This Monday, the Rolex Paris Masters began at the Accor Hotel Arena, without Novak Djokovic. At 37, the Serbian player has decided to preserve himself for next season. Director of the Parisian tournament, Cédric Pioline commented on this package. And the former French player understands this decision perfectly, especially at his age.
At 37, Novak Djokovic must take care of his work tool, his body. All opportunities are good to take care of oneself, and visibly, the Rolex Paris Masters organized at theAccor Hotel Arena is not included in his plans. Seven-time winner of this tournament, the former world number one is also uncertain for the Masters end of year, which will take place at Turin.
Djokovic will not travel to Paris
“Unfortunately, I will not be playing at the Rolex Paris Masters this year. I apologize to everyone who was hoping to see me play in this tournament. I wish a great week to all players, sponsors, organizers and fans. I have many very good memories of my seven titles won in Paris and I hope to return next year » had confided Novak Djokovic on social networks before the start of the tournament. After Rafael Nadal, it's a new headliner who is deserting the Parisian venue.
“He manages his calendar the way his body asks him to manage it”
But boss of Rolex Paris Masters, Cédric Pioline understands the decision to Djokovic. « He is the title holder but he is 37 years old if I am not mistaken. He has had a complicated year physically since he still had meniscus surgery just before Wimbledon. He won the Olympic Games, it's his only title but it was the objective, therefore objective fulfilled. I think he's at a point in his career where he manages his schedule the way his body tells him to manage it. » declared the former French player during an interview withEurosport.
