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ATP tournament release statement as Novak Djokovic accepts wild card to return after 15 years

Novak Djokovic will make his first appearance at the Swiss Indoors in Basel since 2011 after securing a wild-card entry, aiming to bolster his chances of qualifying for the ATP Finals. The 24-time Grand Slam champion, who last won the tournament in 2009 by defeating Roger Federer in the final, returns with a strong record in Basel—12 wins and just two losses across three prior appearances.

His current ranking sits just outside the top eight, but a victory in Basel could propel him back into contention for the year-end championships, with 500 ranking points on offer. Djokovic’s return marks a notable shift in his late-season schedule, as he typically skips Basel to rest before the Paris Masters and ATP Finals.

With Rafael Jodar currently holding the ninth and final qualification spot, Djokovic’s performance in Basel will be critical in determining whether he secures a place in Turin.

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