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BELGRADE, SERBIA – JUNE 12: Dominic Thiem (L) of Austria and Novak Djokovic (R) of Serbia smile during an exhibition double match of the Adria Tour charity exhibition hosted by Novak Djokovic, on June 12, 2020 in Belgrade, Serbia. (Photo by Srdjan Stevanovic/Getty Images)
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BELGRADE, SERBIA – JUNE 12: Dominic Thiem (L) of Austria and Novak Djokovic (R) of Serbia smile during an exhibition double match of the Adria Tour charity exhibition hosted by Novak Djokovic, on June 12, 2020 in Belgrade, Serbia. (Photo by Srdjan Stevanovic/Getty Images)
Novak Djokovic has not had the best start to this year. His vaccination status is making it difficult for him to take part in countries that have a mandate. After his withdrawal from Indian Wells and Miami Open, he announced that he would be resuming his 2022 season with the clay swing, thereby confirming his presence at the Monte Carlo Masters.
What is next for Novak Djokovic?
Things are now looking up for him as he was also announced as a part of the main draw at Serbia open, an ATP 250 event held in Novak Djokovic’s hometown, Belgrade. Also, the tournament will take place the Serb’s own tennis center.
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It is clear that Djokovic is focused on clay as he prepares to defend his title at the French Open. While nothing has been confirmed yet, the 20-time Grand Slam champion will most likely to play in Paris.
Dominic Thiem set to return
The tournament will also mark the return of Dominic Thiem who has been out of the tour for several months because of an injury.
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At the Mallorca Championships in 2021, Thiem suffered a wrist injury on his right hand during the match against Adrian Mannarino. This led him to withdraw from the upcoming Wimbledon Championships. While he said that he would be returning to the tour at the Mubadala Exhibition event, he was not 100% ready to hit the courts.
Since then, the Austrian has been trying to get back on tour and felt that European clay would be best for his comeback.
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CALVIA, SPAIN – JUNE 22: Dominic Thiem of Austria receives medical treatment during his Round of 16 match against Adrian Mannarino of France on day four of the Mallorca Championships 2021 at Country Club de Santa Ponça on June 22, 2021 in Calvia, Spain. (Photo by Quality Sport Images/Getty Images)
Coming to the Serbia Open, alongside Djokovic and Thiem, the tournament will also see the participation of other elite players on the ATP tour. Gael Monfils, Karen Khachanov , and Cristian Garin are all set to play in Belgrade. The tournament will be held from the 18th to the 24th of April, at the Novak Tennis Centre.
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