Novak Djokovic Confirms Return to Indian Wells Amid Injury Concerns

Novak Djokovic has officially confirmed his participation in the Indian Wells ATP 1000 tournament, despite recent injury concerns. The 24-time Grand Slam champion faced setbacks after retiring from his Australian Open semifinal due to a hamstring issue and losing in the opening round of the Qatar Open to Matteo Berrettini. Djokovic reassured fans that he played without pain in Doha, although footage surfaced showing him limping at the airport, raising fresh doubts about his fitness. As a five-time winner at Indian Wells, he aims to secure his 100th singles title, joining legends Jimmy Connors and Roger Federer. This tournament presents a crucial opportunity for Djokovic to regain momentum after a challenging start to the season. His last ATP title was in 2023, making the upcoming competition significant for his career trajectory.