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Taylor Fritz and Carlos Alcaraz weigh in on Novak Djokovic’s ATP Finals uncertainty

Originally posted on HITC | By Callum Davies | Last updated Nov 9, 2025 10:15 AM ET

Novak Djokovic still has not made up his mind about playing in this year’s ATP Finals, and for some, the wait is starting to feel a bit much.

He has been qualified for a while now, but with his lighter schedule these days, just about every event seems to be up in the air.

With seven titles already to his name, there is no real incentive for him to keep going after more – though that could be said about most of the records he has already set in the sport.

While plenty of journalists and pundits have weighed in on Djokovic’s indecision, it was interesting to finally hear what some of the players thought. Both Carlos Alcaraz and Taylor Fritz have since shared their views.

Carlos Alcaraz and Taylor Fritz speak out on Novak Djokovic’s ATP Finals delay

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Even though they were not directly asked for their views on the delay, both players ended up sharing how they felt about the situation.

The actual question put to them was whether there should be a rule to prevent this kind of uncertainty, especially with the tournament so close to starting.

We still do not know if Djokovic will play, and that leaves Lorenzo Musetti or Felix Auger-Aliassime waiting on the final spot.

Fritz said: “Obviously, when you’re on the fence, everyone’s not sure if you’re going to play. Yes, there are inconveniences, but he’s earned that right in my opinion since he’s qualified.

“It’s his decision if he wants to play or not play. And if he wants to wait on it and see how he feels, it does cause some inconveniences, but he’s earned it. He’s earned that right in my opinion.”

Alcaraz echoed those sentiments: “He has the right to do it. He has played this tournament many years. He has won this tournament many years. Obviously, for the promoter, for everything, it’s not the right situation, but it is his decision and we had to go with it and accept it.”

Despite all the uncertainty around whether Djokovic will take part or not, the ATP Finals groups have been set. If he decides to play, he already knows who he will be facing in Turin.

This article first appeared on HITC and was syndicated with permission.

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