Novak Djokovic will take part in his first official tournament after winning Wimbledon 2022 in July. At the end of September, the former world champion will have an unexpected partner in the doubles competition in Tel Aviv.

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Since Nole has not played since Wimbledon 2022, he will take part in the Tel Aviv Watergen Open, an ATP 250 event, which runs from September 25 to October 2.

Before the official tournament in Tel Aviv, the Serb will take part in the Laver Cup, which will be held at the O2 Arena in London (September 23-25).

Novak Djokovic will play doubles in Tel Aviv with Jonathan Ehrlich

With Jonathan Ehrlich, Nole won his only career doubles title (at Queen’s in 2010).

Ehrlich, 45, is nearing retirement, and Nole has agreed to team up with him for the final round.