Novak Djokovic is wisely choosing not to tempt fate, with the China Open winner withdrawing on Wednesday on opening day of the Shanghai Masters.
The 39-year-old who defeated three top 10 opponents on his way to the 102nd title of his career, will miss the trip north to China’s commercial capital/
With Djokovic absent and world No. 1 Jannik Sinner also missing the event after ending his season early to heal a knee injury, Alexander Zverev and Carlos Alcaraz will headline the event..
Beaten Beijing finalist Alex de Minaur could also become a casualty in Shanghai after quitting the final against Djokovic in the second set with a pulled adductor muscle.
