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'No, no, we're not going to talk about that' - Novak Djokovic keeps his cards close to his chest while ATP Finals qualification remains the goal

Thanks to changes in the calendar out of his control, Novak Djokovic's chances of qualifying for the ATP Finals have been boosted, as he is set to make a return to the Swiss Indoors after 15 years away from the event.

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How much prize money Novak Djokovic could earn for winning the 2026 Basel Open compared to his last appearance in 2011

Novak Djokovic is set to make his return to the Basel Open for the first time in 15 years. Djokovic has received a wildcard for the ATP 500 event and will seek to win his 103rd ATP Tour title later this month.

Tennis News / The Tennis Gazette / October 25

The tournament that made Novak Djokovic first believe he could beat Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer

While his career is not over just yet, Novak Djokovic has pretty much cemented his claim as the greatest player of all time. The Serb holds almost every record there is to hold in the sport, including the most Grand Slam titles of any man in history with 24.

Tennis News / Tennishead / October 25

Daniil Medvedev’s recent comments about Novak Djokovic and the ATP Finals are entirely correct

Daniil Medvedev has never been shy of vocalising his true feelings about important matters concerning the ATP Tour and tennis’ infrastructure. Medvedev, the former world number one and 2021 US Open champion, was recently asked a pertinent question by Tennishead while competing at the Almaty Open in Astana, Kazakhstan.

Novak Djokovic News / Tennishead / October 25

Why the past week has been a disaster for Novak Djokovic despite not even playing

Novak Djokovic may not have played this week, but he has still suffered a huge setback. After all, the 39-year-old has made it clear that he has very real aspirations of competing in the ATP Finals this year.

Tennis News / The Tennis Gazette / October 24

The shocking defeat that made Novak Djokovic debate skipping Wimbledon

The first half of Novak Djokovic’s 2018 season on the ATP Tour left fans very concerned about his future in tennis. Djokovic had sustained an elbow injury at Wimbledon the year before, which ultimately kept him sidelined until the 2018 Australian Open, where he crashed out in the fourth round.

Tennis News / The Tennis Gazette / October 23

The match Novak Djokovic called his ‘toughest loss’ ever at the ATP Finals when history was on the line

No player in tennis history has won as many ATP Finals titles as Novak Djokovic. The Serb has emerged triumphant at the prestigious year-end event a record seven times, four of which came consecutively from 2012 to 2015.

Tennis News / Tennishead / October 22

Looking back at every time Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic faced each other in a Grand Slam final

Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic have been part of some of the biggest matches in Grand Slam history. Federer and Djokovic are two of the greatest men’s tennis players of all time, sharing a combined 44 Grand Slam titles between them.

Tennis News / The Tennis Gazette / October 22

Why Novak Djokovic deserves to be playing at the ATP Finals this year

Novak Djokovic is among a long list of players currently battling it out for the remaining spots at the ATP Finals. Djokovic wants to play at the ATP Finals, but right now he is among the few players who are on the outside looking in.

Tennis News / Tennishead / October 22

Daniil Medvedev responds when asked if the ATP Finals should give Novak Djokovic a wild card

Novak Djokovic is currently fighting for an ATP Finals place. The record seven-time champion currently sits 11th in the ‘Live ATP Race to Turin’. To qualify for the ATP Finals, Djokovic (2,840 points) must overtake Alex de Minaur (2,880 points) and Rafael Jodar (3,159 points).

Tennis News / Tennishead / October 22

The results Novak Djokovic now needs if he is to qualify for the ATP Finals

Novak Djokovic has made no secret of his desire to return to the ATP Finals this year. And, his actions have certainly matched his words, having rather surprisingly added another event to his calendar as the end of the season draws closer, this time in Basel.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / October 21

Holger Rune no longer working with former Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner fitness coach

Holger Rune is no longer working with Marco Panichi, the fitness coach who previously worked with Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner. The Italian confirmed

Tennis News / Athlon Sports / October 20

Andy Roddick Raises Concerns About Novak Djokovic After Unexpected Schedule Change

Novak Djokovic’s decision to add the Swiss Indoors Basel to his schedule has raised questions about his preparations for the Australian Open. The 24-time Grand Slam champion initially indicated that the Paris Masters would be his only remaining tournament after suffering a second-round defeat to Hubert Hurkacz at the Shanghai Masters.

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Tennis News / Tennishead / October 18

The new ATP top 10 rankings as Novak Djokovic suffers drop after the Shanghai Masters final

The Shanghai Masters was a totally unpredictable event from the outset, with rogue results throughout. Early exits for Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz blew the draw wide open and opened the door for many new faces to begin dreaming of enjoying their first taste of Masters 1000 glory.

Tennis News / Tennishead / October 17

How Roger Federer reacted when asked if he wanted to ‘get even’ with Novak Djokovic in Belgrade after losing Basel final

Roger Federer lost to Novak Djokovic in the 2009 Swiss Indoors final, 4-6, 6-4, 2-6. Making his Basel debut, Djokovic took down the home favourite to lift the trophy 17 years ago.

Tennis News / EssentiallySports / October 17

Novak Djokovic Ends 15-Year Basel Absence as ATP Finals Race Heats Up

“I would like to”- That is what Novak Djokovic said when asked if he wanted to play in Turin after his early-round exit in Shanghai. The loss to Hubert Hurkacz seemingly made it very difficult for the Serb to qualify, given that he had only the Paris Masters left on his schedule to earn the required number of points.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / October 16

Novak Djokovic targets ATP Finals place with late Basel entry and Paris Masters to follow

Novak Djokovic has received a wildcard for the Swiss Indoors Basel, adding another tournament to his schedule as he attempts to qualify for the ATP Finals in Turin.

Tennis News / EssentiallySports / October 16

ATP Plots $350M Player Package & Calendar Reset Amid Carlos Alcaraz & Novak Djokovic’s Tour Concerns

The noise regarding the hectic scheduling on the ATP Tour had been gaining a lot of traction, especially since one of its biggest stars, Carlos Alcaraz, was being the most vocal of them all.

Tennis News / Athlon Sports / October 15

Novak Djokovic's Net Worth: Inside the Tennis Legend's Career Earnings and Endorsements

For much of a generation of tennis fans, Novak Djokovic was known as one of the kings of tennis, along with Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal — the three-headed monster that defined the institution of tennis for the early 21st century.

Tennis News / Athlon Sports / October 14

Daniil Medvedev Changes His Tune on Novak Djokovic’s Shanghai Masters Claim - 'What Is He Talking About?'

Novak Djokovic had a point to prove about the playing conditions at the Shanghai Masters, and Daniil Medvedev eventually found that out for himself. The Russian initially questioned Djokovic’s assessment of the tournament’s courts after his own experience on the Grandstand failed to match the Serbian’s description.

Tennis News / EssentiallySports / October 13