TURIN, Italy :Seven-times ATP Finals champion Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the season-ending tournament due to a shoulder injury, hours after winning his 101st title at the Hellenic Championship, with beaten finalist Lorenzo Musetti taking his place in Turin.

Djokovic took almost three hours to beat the Italian 4-6 6-3 7-5, and will not be in Turin where the ATP Finals begin on Sunday.

"I was really looking forward to competing in Turin and giving my best," Djokovic posted on social media.

"But after today's final in Athens, I'm sad to share that I need to withdraw due to an ongoing injury."

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