Djokovic to return in Acapulco

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Novak Djokovic will contest the ATP Acapulco tournament for the first time in his career; Getty Images
Novak Djokovic has accepted a wildcard into the ATP event in Acapulco, bolstering the event’s field to include six of the world’s top 10.

Novak Djokovic will make his comeback from a shoulder injury after accepting a wildcard to play in the Acapulco tournament in Mexico that starts on Monday.

Djokovic, who earlier this month required treatment for his shoulder after a four-set Davis Cup win over Russia’s Daniil Medvedev, joins a loaded field of six top-10 players.

“Great news, you’ll see me back on court next week in Acapulco,” Djokovic said on Twitter. “Did you miss me?”

Besides Djokovic, the tournament will feature Milos Raonic, Rafael Nadal, Marin Cilic, Dominic Thiem and David Goffin.

“When we saw the chance we did not hesitate to offer an invitation. We knew it was tough, but we were gladly surprised when we got his answer,” tournament director Raul Zurutuza said.

“Novak is thrilled to come to Acapulco for the first time and to be a part of the best field in the tournament’s history.

“Having Nadal, Raonic, Cilic, Thiem, Goffin and now Djokovic makes us very proud, there are just of handful of tournaments in our category, that can brag about having six of the top 10 players in the world.”

Djokovic has played in only eight matches this season.

He opened the year beating Andy Murray for the Doha title, but then suffered an unexpected loss against Denis Istomin in the second round of the Australian Open.

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