Djokovic to return to China Open after 11 years - Dawn

Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic will return to the China Open tournament in Beijing, China, after an 11-year break. The 24-time Grand Slam champion announced his participation in the ATP 500 event, Dawn reports.

Six titles in Beijing

The 39-year-old Djokovic has a flawless record at the China Open and a tournament-record six titles. He last played in Beijing and won the competition in 2015.

On social media, the Serbian said he was happy to return and play in front of fans at the National Tennis Center, which he called one of the best tennis venues.

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After US Open setback

Djokovic's decision to play in China was announced after his first-round US Open defeat to unseeded Argentine Mariano Navone in five sets. During the match, the Serbian tennis player felt nauseous, while back and shoulder problems affected his serve late in the encounter.

The defeat was Djokovic's first loss in the opening round of a Grand Slam tournament since the 2006 Australian Open. He is currently ranked 12th in the world.

The China Open men's draw will run from September 30 to October 6. Last year, world number one Jannik Sinner won the tournament title.

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