The ATP Tour shared the news on social media, highlighting the duration of his absence with the caption, "17 years on ..." The tournament, an ATP 500 event, is scheduled to commence on October 26. This addition to his schedule follows a successful run for the Serbian star, who recently secured the title at the China Open earlier this month.
Chasing Career Milestones in Basel
Entering the competition in Basel, Djokovic is currently focused on adding to his extensive trophy cabinet. With 102 career titles already to his name, he is aiming for his 103rd victory. Achieving this milestone would bring him within striking distance of Roger Federer’s tally on the all-time list, while Jimmy Connors continues to hold the record for the most titles in the Open era with 109.
The decision to join the field in Switzerland comes shortly after the postponement of the Six Kings Slam, an exhibition tournament previously scheduled to take place in Saudi Arabia. That event was moved to late December following security concerns related to strikes on the international airport in Riyadh over the weekend. With the exhibition calendar disrupted, the focus for the veteran campaigner now shifts to the competitive ATP tour circuit as he continues his pursuit of further historical milestones.
