Novak Djokovic Returns To Basel After 14 Years With ATP Finals Spot At Stake

Novak Djokovic Returns To Basel After 14 Years With ATP Finals Spot At Stake (AP)

Novak Djokovic is all set to make a comeback to the court after accepting a wild card for the Swiss Indoors Basel. This will be Novak Djokovic's fourth appearance at the event, and first since 2011. After an early exit at the US Open, Novak Djokovic returned at the China Open and claimed the title. However, he lost to Hubert Hurkacz in the first round of the Shanghai Masters.

Novak Djokovic holds a 12-2 tournament record at the event and won his maiden title in 2009, when he defeated Roger Federer in the championship match.

The tournament stands of significant importance for the Serb, who is looking to make the ATP finals for the 17th consecutive time. The defeat at the US Open pushed Novak out of the top 10 rankings. Currently ranked 11th, the injury to Jannik Sinner provided a chance for Novak to make the ATP finals. If the Serbian can finish inside the top 9 before the cut-off date of November 8, he'll qualify for the ATP finals, which will be played from November 13.

But since the Serb is also playing…

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