No, it wouldn't have. But, he'd be up to 9th in the race, instead of 10th...
And he might have been more likely to think about heading out as first alternate. Especially considering the Roddick rumours. I think it's a wise decision not to go. To disturb his year end training for a sniff at Shanghai this year when we know he's gonna have plenty more oppertunities in years to come would have been a bit silly.
