Novak Djokovic did not qualify for the ATP Finals tournament for the first time since 2017. After losing in the second round of the Masters in Paris to qualifier Rinke Hijikata, the Serbian lost his chances for a place among the top 8 tennis players of the season. In the previous 20 years, Djokovic failed to qualify for the ATP Finals for a second time. In 2017 he ended the season early after Wimbledon. In the last two seasons, Novak also did not play in Pidsumkovo - both times he entered the scoring zone, but was removed due to injuries.