Djokovic won last year’s event in Paris by beating Dimitrov in the final and at the ATP Tour Finals, he beat Sinner in the final. That was the last time he defeated the current world No. 1, who has won all three of their meetings since.

PARIS — Defending champion Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the Paris Masters, organizers said Wednesday. The 37-year-old Djokovic played at the Six Kings Slam exhibition last week. Organizers did not give a reason for Djokovic’s withdrawal.

Oct 23 (Reuters) - Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the Paris Masters, both he and tournament organisers said on Wednesday. Serbian Djokovic, 37, the reigning champion in Paris who has won a record 24 Grand Slam crowns and 40 Masters titles, did not reveal the reason for his withdrawal.

Novak Djokovic has confirmed that he will not be playing at the Paris Masters, which could potentially signal the end of his season. We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures, and video on this breaking news story.

Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the Paris Masters, both he and tournament organisers said on Wednesday. Serbian Djokovic, 37, the reigning champion in Paris who has won a record 24 Grand Slam crowns and 40 Masters titles,

Serbian Novak Djokovic won't defend his title at the Paris Masters 1000 next week when the tournament begins. The Paris Masters 1000 won't have the defending champion participating in this year's tournament,