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Novak Djokovic Announcement Made Before ATP Finals

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Devang Chauhan | Last updated Nov 4, 2025 7:02 PM ET

Former World No.1 Novak Djokovic has confirmed his appearance for the 2025 Nitto ATP Finals next week. The Serbian had been away from the court ever since his shock semifinal defeat at the hands of Valentin Vacherot during the 2025 Shanghai Masters last month.

The 38-year-old is the most successful player at the prestigious event as he has managed to win it a record seven times, with his last victory coming in 2023.

There was a cloud over his fitness since the end of the US Open in September, as he has been struggling with some niggles, which have been evident during his matches. Despite qualifying for the ATP Finals a few months back, there were some concerns regarding his participation, as he had skipped the event last year.

However, during his interview with La Politica nel Pallone on GR Parlamento, Angelo Binaghi, president of the Italian Tennis and Padel Federation, confirmed that Djokovic will indeed play the event in Turin alongside the best players in the world, saying:

"We have confirmation that Djokovic will play."

The 24-time Grand Slam winner currently sits at No.5 in the live ATP Rankings and managed to reach the semifinals of each of the four Grand Slams in the 2025 season.

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Novak Djokovic Reflects After Recording His First Victory at the Belgrade Open

Novak Djokovic claimed that he was delighted to be playing in front of the home crowd in Athens after he shifted to the Greek capital with his family earlier this year. The 2025 edition of the Belgrade Open was also shifted to the city from Serbia, after some logistical issues played havoc with the organization of the event.

Marking his return to the ATP tour for the first time in a month, the former world number one got the better of Alejandro Tabilo for the first time in his career and moved to the quarterfinal stage with a straight-sets victory over the Chilean.

In his post-match interview, Djokovic reflected on his performance and expressed his gratitude towards the crowd, saying:

"It feels really at home, playing in Athens. A few months ago, when I came here with my family, I was very excited because I have always loved Greece. Serbians love Greece, for sure. Historically, culturally, and religiously, we have a lot of things connecting us. Athens is in my heart, no question about it.”

"Playing against Tabilo, whom I had never won against. We played two times on a clay court, this year and last year, and he won both of these matches. I was more under tension before the match than in some other matches, and I really tried to draw the energy from the crowd."

225 and counting

The 24-time major champ powers past Tabilo 7-6(3) 6-1 to secure his 225th tour-level quarter-final! #HellenicChampionship | @DjokerNole pic.twitter.com/L13T676PC3
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