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Djokovic strikes jackpot in Paris
November 11, 2011, Friday
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NOVAK Djokovic denied his participation in the Paris Masters was linked to a US$1.6 million bonus.
The ATP bonus pool is split among the world's top dozen players at the end of the year, and No. 1-ranked Djokovic would have lost his entire share if he had not played in Paris, thus missing the last two Masters events.
"It was really somehow funny for me to see how people are coming up with that story," Djokovic said on Wednesday. "I even heard that I would get on the court and play a game just to get this money. I mean, this is ridiculous.
"I want to play well here. I want to get as far as possible, and then London (for next week's tour finals), which is the most important tournament in this part of the year for all of us."
Nevertheless, he protected his bonus by stepping on court on Wednesday then winning his opening match against Ivan Dodig of Croatia 6-4, 6-3 in the second round.
Doubts about his participation emerged when Djokovic was treated twice for shoulder pain last Saturday in Basel. "I really wanted to come because I played at Basel a couple of matches, but I need more matches before London," he said.
"I'm definitely intending to finish the season strong."
Djokovic stood to earn US$2 million from the ATP bonus pool if he'd played in all eight Masters.
The ATP bonus pool is split among the world's top dozen players at the end of the year, and No. 1-ranked Djokovic would have lost his entire share if he had not played in Paris, thus missing the last two Masters events.
"It was really somehow funny for me to see how people are coming up with that story," Djokovic said on Wednesday. "I even heard that I would get on the court and play a game just to get this money. I mean, this is ridiculous.
"I want to play well here. I want to get as far as possible, and then London (for next week's tour finals), which is the most important tournament in this part of the year for all of us."
Nevertheless, he protected his bonus by stepping on court on Wednesday then winning his opening match against Ivan Dodig of Croatia 6-4, 6-3 in the second round.
Doubts about his participation emerged when Djokovic was treated twice for shoulder pain last Saturday in Basel. "I really wanted to come because I played at Basel a couple of matches, but I need more matches before London," he said.
"I'm definitely intending to finish the season strong."
Djokovic stood to earn US$2 million from the ATP bonus pool if he'd played in all eight Masters.
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