Djokovic Says Body Is "Feeling Good" as He Readies China Open Return

Novak Djokovic is set to return to competitive action at this week's China Open, and the veteran says his body is "feeling good" as he prepares to step back on court.

The appearance will be his first since a first-round defeat at the US Open, a result that surprised many observers given his long record at the season's final Grand Slam. The early exit raised fresh questions about his fitness and schedule, so his upbeat assessment will be welcome news for tournament organisers and fans in Beijing.

Djokovic has spent recent years carefully managing his calendar, choosing events with an eye on peak performance at the majors rather than chasing volume. A quick return after New York suggests he wants match rhythm and a chance to put that disappointing loss behind him.

The China Open offers a useful setting for that. Playing in Beijing gives him a chance to build momentum in the closing stretch of the season, when ranking points and end-of-year positioning start to matter more.

For now, the message from Djokovic's camp is simple: he feels ready. Whether that translates into a deep run in China will become clear once the draw plays out, but a healthy Djokovic remains a threat at any event he enters.