Djokovic back on court at Acapulco


  • Tennis
  • Friday, 24 Feb 2017

Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - 19/1/17 Serbia's Novak Djokovic reacts during his post-match news conference. REUTERS/Issei Kato

(Reuters) - World number two Novak Djokovic will make his return from a shoulder injury at next week's ATP tournament in Acapulco, the Serb said on Friday.

Djokovic had accepted a wildcard into the Mexican tournament which boasts a strong field including Australian Open finalist Rafa Nadal and world number four Milos Raonic.

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