Novak Djokovic has failed to qualify for the 2026 ATP Finals, marking a rare absence for the Serbian star from the season-ending championship. The 24-time Grand Slam champion, who has won the ATP Finals a record seven times, will not feature in the eight-man field when the tournament takes place later this month.
Djokovic's failure to qualify ends a streak of consecutive appearances at the event dating back to 2018. The 39-year-old has struggled with form and injuries throughout the 2026 season, winning only two titles and reaching just one Grand Slam final at the French Open, where he lost to Carlos Alcaraz.
Some analysts suggest the early end to his season could prove beneficial, allowing Djokovic an extended off-season to recover physically and prepare for the 2027 campaign, which includes the Australian Open in January. The ATP Finals will proceed without its most decorated champion for the first time since 2017.
