Money Was Not Main Motive Behind Paris Open: Djokovic

Novak Djokovic denied the reports that he participated in the Paris Masters due to $US1.6 million bonus. Rumors erupted as he was treated two times for shoulder throbbing last Saturday.

The ATP maintains a bonus pool which is fragmented among the top 12 players of the year. Without playing into Paris open world No. 1 was not qualifying for the share. Besides this he was to miss the last two Masters events as well.

However, he secured his bonus by walking into the tennis courts and winning opening game against Ivan Dodig of Croatia 6-4, 6-3 in the 2nd round.

Money Was Not Main Motive Behind Paris Open: Djokovic