Novak Djokovic is all set to return to court in the ATP Tour 1000 tournament after the US Open heartbreak.
According to Tennis365, the Serbian tennis professional has confirmed that he will be back in action at the Shanghai Masters, continuing his efforts to end the title drought.
The 24-time Grand Slam champion’s recent US Open semifinals defeat to Carlos Alcaraz sparked concerns about his future he even himself accepted that he sees his title campaign in difficulty because of world No. 1 and Jannik Sinner.
Olympic gold medallist earlier this month said, “It will be very difficult for me in the future to overcome the hurdle of Sinner and Alcaraz in the best-of-five on the Grand Slams. I think I have a better chance in best-of-three, but best-of-five, it’s tough. I’m not giving up on Grand Slams in that regard.”
“I’m going to continue fighting and trying to get to the finals and fight for another trophy at least. But, you know, it’s going to be a very difficult task… I lost three out of four Slams in semis against these guys, so they’re just too good, playing on a really high level,” he added.
It is worth noting that the 38-year-old has not won any Grand Slam title in over a year.
The Shanghai Masters confirmed Djokovic's participation in the tournament as they released the draw.
Djokovic will probably face fellow veteran Marin Cilic in the opening match next month.
