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Novak Djokovic Confirms Next Tournament As Serb Looks To Bounce Back From Shanghai Masters Setback

Novak Djokovic will return to competition at the Swiss Indoors Basel after a disappointing early exit at the Shanghai Masters, where he lost in straight sets to Hubert Hurkacz in the second round. The defeat marked Djokovic’s second straight first-round exit following his opening-round loss at the US Open, though he had just secured his 102nd ATP title at the China Open three days prior.

Djokovic, who last played in Basel in 2011, will now aim to reclaim his 2009 title at the Swiss event, where he previously defeated Roger Federer in the final. The 24-time Grand Slam champion cited fatigue and the fast surface as key factors in his struggles against Hurkacz, who dominated with 13 aces and 28 winners while holding serve throughout the match.

Djokovic’s wildcard entry into Basel offers another chance to chase his 103rd career title, following his recent final loss to Carlos Alcaraz at the Australian Open earlier this year.

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