Novak Djokovic will play at the upcoming Swiss Indoors after accepting a wild-card invitation
Novak Djokovic has accepted a wild-card invitation to compete in the Swiss Indoors in Basel, aiming for his 103rd career title. The announcement follows the postponement of an exhibition tournament in Saudi Arabia due to a recent deadly missile strike.
Why it matters
Djokovic's participation is significant for tennis history as he chases all-time title records, while the context of the Saudi attack highlights regional instability.
BASEL, Switzerland (AP) — Novak Djokovic will bid for a 103rd career title after being handed a wild-card entry for the Swiss Indoors in Basel on Friday.
The 24-time major champion last played at the tournament in 2009. The ATP tour announced his participation in a post on X, along with the words “17 years on ...”
Play begins at the ATP 500 event on Oct. 26.
The 39-year-old Serb won the China Open this month, and needs one more title to tie Roger Federer on the all-time list. American Jimmy Connors leads with 109 in the Open era.
The wild-card invite comes after the Six Kings Slam, an exhibition tournament in Saudi Arabia, was postponed until late December.
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