Novak Djokovic confirmed on Thursday he will play at the US Open, the world number one ending speculation about his presence at the first Grand Slam tournament since the season restarted following the coronavirus-enforced shutdown, reports AFP.
"I'm happy to confirm that I'll participate at #CincyTennis and #USOpen this year," the 33-year-old world number one tweeted.
"It was not an easy decision to make with all the obstacles and challenges on many sides, but the prospect of competing again makes me really excited," added the 17-time Grand Slam champion.
The US Open gets underway behind closed doors in New York on August 31, with Djokovic arriving in the United States on Saturday to tune up in the Western and Southern Open, which is normally played in Cincinnati but has been moved to New York this year.
His decision to take part is a major boost for the US Open after a host of headline names pulled out. The list of absentees includes four-time champion Rafael Nadal, women's world number one Ashleigh Barty and her fellow Australian Nick Kyrgios.
