Djokovic wins Basel opener to boost ATP Finals bid
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Novak Djokovic dug deep to overcome Ugo Humbert in three sets in his opening match in Basel on Wednesday, keeping his bid to qualify for the season-ending ATP Finals on course.
The 39-year-old Djokovic dropped the first set but recovered to beat the French left-hander 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 on his first appearance in Basel since 2011.
Djokovic strengthened his chances of a record 19th qualification for the ATP Finals by winning the China Open in Beijing earlier this month, the 102nd title of his career.
