Djokovic Secures Basel Wildcard to Boost ATP Finals Bid

Novak Djokovic received a wildcard entry into the Swiss Indoors Basel, marking his first appearance at the tournament since 2011. The 39‑year‑old Serbian, who has won 24 Grand Slam titles, is chasing a spot in the ATP Finals and his 103rd career title. After a mixed Asian swing that saw him win the China Open and lose in the second round of the Shanghai Masters to Hubert Hurkacz, Djokovic’s season has been uneven. He exited the US Open in the first round, his earliest Grand Slam loss since 2006. Basel, held from Oct. 26‑Nov. 1, offers Djokovic a chance to improve his ATP Live Race standing—he sits 11th and needs a top‑nine finish, with world No. 1 Jannik Sinner out for the year. The event features players such as Felix Auger‑Aliassime, Ben Shelton and Taylor Fritz.