Djokovic will play US Open and Western & Southern Open: "The prospect of competing again makes me very excited"

Thursday, 13 August 2020 at 14:05

Novak Djokovic has confirmed that he will play at the US Open and the Western & Southern Open in the coming weeks with the World No.1 not becoming the latest player to withdraw from the US Hard Court swing.

Djokovic himself dropped a huge hint by signing up to the doubles at the Western & Southern Open alongside Filip Krajinovic; he has confirmed that it will be the case that he will play in both.

He released a lengthy statement on his website saying that after training hard to adapt to the new conditions; he will take his chance to compete in the double header.

“I am happy to confirm that I will participate at the Western & Southern Open and US Open this year. It was not an easy decision to make with all the obstacles and challenges on many sides; but the prospect of competing again makes me really excited.

During my career, I have played some of my best matches at the USTA Billie Jean King National tennis center.

I am aware that this time around it will be very different; with all the protocols and safety measures that are put in place to protect players and people of NY.

Nevertheless, I have trained hard with my team and got my body in shape; so I am ready to adapt to new conditions. I’ve done all the check-ups to make sure I am fully recovered and I am ready to get back on court fully committed to playing my best tennis.

I respect and appreciate everyone taking time, effort, and energy to organize these two events for the tennis players to be able to go back to their working field.

Unfortunately for the players and the game itself, the current situation is not allowing everyone to travel and compete at the same level of risk, and I hope the situation will change soon and we will all be back to doing what we love and do best.”

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