Djokovic returns to Basel in ATP Finals bid
The Serbian arrives in Switzerland after a mixed Asian swing, where he captured a record seventh China Open crown before suffering a surprise second-round defeat at the Shanghai Masters.
Novak Djokovic has secured a wildcard entry to the Swiss Indoors Basel, marking his first appearance at the event since 2011. The 39-year-old Serbian aims to bolster his bid for a 17th ATP Finals appearance as he currently ranks 11th in the ATP Live Race to Turin. Djokovic needs to finish inside the top nine at the ATP 500 indoor hardcourt event, which takes place from October 26 to November 1.
He will enter the tournament after a mixed Asian swing, including a record seventh China Open win, but also a surprising second-round loss to Poland's Hubert Hurkacz at the Shanghai Masters, his fourth title there. Djokovic's decision to add Basel to his schedule came after he announced his intention to compete only in the Paris Masters, scheduled for November 2-8, before the season-ending ATP Finals.
The strong field at Basel includes Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime, Americans Ben Shelton and Taylor Fritz, and former world number one Roger Federer, whom Djokovic defeated in the 2009 final.
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