Varlet on Djokovic: "His withdrawal is a lack of respect for the other players"

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Arthur Millot

le 10/11/2025 à 13h16

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Julien Varlet strongly criticized Novak Djokovic's withdrawal from the Turin Masters.

Despite his intense victory against Musetti in Athens, Djokovic will not participate in the prestigious year-end Masters. Long uncertain, the Serbian confirmed his withdrawal during the press conference after the final.

But while this choice was understood by some, it was also criticized by others, like Julien Varlet, a columnist on the "Sans Filet" show on Winamax, who stated the following:

"That the final was monstrous, no problem. But you announce it before, not after. I find it to be a lack of respect for the other players. It's not classy. As much as what he achieved in the final was great, the behavior towards the Masters, the organizers, and the players, I find that to be small.

Obviously, he's won it seven times, he doesn't care about not playing. But I would have been curious to see him, in a short format, because that's really where he can still be competitive. For me, it's not a good look, and Djokovic's greatness takes a hit."