World No.1 Jannik Sinner out of 2024 Paris Masters with virus

Jannik Sinner won’t win the Paris Masters this season after all with Carlos Alcaraz remaining as the top name involved also with the withdrawal of Novak Djokovic.

Sinner had troubles with illness earlier in the season and has suffered a virus ahead of the tournament so has decided to withdraw. He won’t play now until the ATP Finals.

Perhaps the best move all things considered with Sinner’s season also extended compared to most with the Davis Cup Finals the week after before a few weeks off as the season then ends.

“I came very early to prepare, then felt sick. I have a virus at the moment, which is gonna pass the next 2 or 3 days. Body-wise I’m not ready to compete. I’m very sorry for that,” he said in a video released by the official social media.

Sinner was due to start his campaign on Wednesday with the top two seeds alternating. But instead that section will open up. It seems that it is more precaution with an illness that will pass in the coming days. It is an undoubted blow to the tournament though who have already lost their record champion in what is the final year in Bercy. It moves to the La Defense Arena in Nanterre next year.Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the Paris Masters due to illness, leaving Carlos Alcaraz as the top contender with Novak Djokovic also absent. Sinner, who’s been affected by a virus, plans to rest until the ATP Finals. His absence opens up the field in Bercy as the tournament sees a shift before relocating to the La Defense Arena next year. Stay updated with schedules, results, prize money, and more from the 2024 Paris Masters."