Djokovic to Return to China Open
Djokovic returns after 11 years with six China Open titles as he seeks to recover from a five-set U.S. Open loss and a drop to No. 12.
- On Wednesday, 39-year-old Novak Djokovic announced his return to the China Open in Beijing after an 11-year absence, seeking to rebuild momentum at the ATP 500 event where he holds a record six titles.
- Djokovic's decision follows a shock first-round exit at the U.S. Open on August 30, 2026, where he fell to Argentine Mariano Navone in five sets. The loss dropped the Serb to world number 12, his first opening-round Grand Slam defeat since the 2006 Australian Open.
- During the Flushing Meadows match in New York, the four-time tournament champion vomited and struggled with back and shoulder issues that hampered his serve. These physical challenges contributed to his early exit from the United States event.
- The men's draw at the China Open runs from September 30 to October 6 at the National Tennis Centre. World number one Jannik Sinner, who claimed the men's title last year, will compete in the tournament field.
- Expressing his anticipation, Djokovic said on social media, "I am excited to come back and perform in front of all of you at the National Tennis Centre- one of the nicest venues we have in tennis." His return marks a significant comeback bid.
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AFTER an eleven-year hiatus, Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic will perform at the ATP 500 tournament in Beijing.
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Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovici will return to China Open after an 11-year absence. The announcement was made on Wednesday, September 16, even by the champion with 24 titles of Grand Slam. Thirty-nine years old, Djokovic will again participate in the ATP 500 tournament in Beijing, a competition that [...] Article After 11 years of absence, Novak Djokovic returns to China Open first appears in Reality.md.
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