Wimbledon 2018: Novak Djokovic to compete at Queen's for first time since 2010
The former world No 1, winner of 12 Grand Slam singles titles, last played at The Queen’s Club in 2010, winning the doubles title alongside Jonathan Erlich
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Your support makes all the difference.Novak Djokovic will compete at next week’s Fever-Tree Championships after accepting a late wildcard to the competition.
The former world No 1, winner of 12 Grand Slam singles titles, last played at The Queen’s Club in 2010, winning the doubles title alongside Jonathan Erlich. He finished as runner-up to Rafael Nadal two years prior to that.
“I am very excited to be playing the Fever-Tree Championships again,” he said. “I have happy memories of reaching the final at The Queen’s Club 10 years ago and also winning the doubles title.
“The atmosphere is always great and I am looking forward to playing in front of the British crowd again. After the exciting events in Rome and Paris, I'm ready for new challenges.
“Grass is very special, it is the rarest of surfaces so I'm happy I'll have the opportunity to compete at this strong tournament, which will also be a great preparation for Wimbledon.”
He joins a singles line-up led by Juan Martin del Potro, Marin Cilic and Stan Wawrinka. Current world No 1 Rafael Nadal was initially due to compete but, following his French Open victory on Sunday, admitted that he may pull out of the tournament.
“I’ve had a long and mentally tough clay court season because I played almost all the matches possible,” Nadal said. “I must go back and speak with my team and decide what is better for my body.”
Andy Murray, a five-time winner at Queen’s, has also yet to announce whether he will feature at the tournament as he deliberates over his long-awaited comeback from injury.
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