Novak Djokovic is coming to the US Open.

"I'm glad to announce that I want to participate in the US Open this year. It was not an easy decision to take all the obstacles and challenges in several places, but the thought of being able to compete again really makes me excited. See you soon New York ", he writes on Instagram.

Several big names on the women's side have already chosen to nob the first grand slam tournament since the corona pandemic. In addition to world setter Ashleigh Barty, Elina Svitolina and Kiki Bertens have also declined.

The US Open is played between August 31 and September 13.