Djokovic to return to China Open

The 39-year-old Serb is returning to the ATP 500 event in Beijing, where he boasts a perfect record ⁠and a tournament-best six titles.

Djokovic's most recent China Open triumph came in 2015, the last year he competed at the tournament.

The decision follows his first-round loss at the U.S.

Open to unseeded Argentine Mariano Navone in five sets.

Djokovic, a four-times champion in New York, vomited midway through the match and was hampered by back and ‌shoulder ⁠issues that affected his serve late on.

The defeat marked the first time Djokovic had lost in the opening round of a Grand Slam since the 2006 Australian Open.

"I am excited to ⁠come back and perform in front of all of you at the National Tennis Centre – one of the nicest venues we ⁠have in tennis," the former world number one said on social media.

The men's draw at the China ⁠Open runs from September 30 to October 6.

World number one Jannik Sinner won the men's title last year.

The 24-time Grand Slam champion is set to compete in Beijing for the first time since 2015.