Novak Djokovic receives wildcard for Swiss Indoors Basel

On Friday, October 16, 2026, 39-year-old tennis star Novak Djokovic accepted a wildcard entry for the Swiss Indoors Basel tournament, marking his first appearance at the event since 2011. The 24-time Grand Slam champion is seeking to secure his 103rd career title while intensifying his bid for a spot in the season-ending ATP Finals. Currently ranked 11th in the ATP Live Race to Turin, he must break into the top nine to qualify.

This addition to his schedule is unexpected, as Djokovic had previously stated he would only compete in the Paris Masters, scheduled for November 2–8, following his second-round exit at the Shanghai Masters. His 2026 season has been inconsistent, highlighted by a first-round exit at the US Open, his earliest departure from a major since 2006. He aims to capitalize on the absence of world number one Jannik Sinner, who is sidelined for the remainder of the season due to a knee injury.