Novak Djokovic confirms return to China Open after 11 years away

Novak Djokovic will play in the China Open for the first time since 2015. The Serbian, who last won the event in 2015 after defeating Rafael Nadal in the final, expressed excitement about returning to Beijing through an Instagram announcement. This month, he appears on the entry list alongside players like Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev. Djokovic recently faced a surprising first-round loss at the US Open against Mariano Navone, marking his first opening-round exit at a major since 2006. The China Open is a significant event in Djokovic's career, where he holds the record for the most titles.

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