It remains to be seen what decision is made if he eventually qualifies, but it seems clear that for Novak Djokovic not to finish the season among the top eight in the world, a series of unlikely coincidences would have to occur. The formula is clear; the only way the Serbian could be left out of the 2024 ATP Finals would be if Rublev wins the Metz tournament, De Minaur wins in Belgrade, and Ruud reaches at least the semifinals in Metz.