Djokovic Encouraged by Body Ahead of China Open Comeback

 Novak Djokovic trains ahead of his return at the China Open in Beijing.

Novak Djokovic said his body is responding well ahead of his return at the China Open, where the 24-time Grand Slam champion will attempt to rebuild momentum after recent fitness concerns. Djokovic has won the Beijing tournament six times and will begin his comeback in a setting that has produced some of his strongest results.

The Serbian said he felt good during practice but acknowledged that an official match would provide the first real test. He has used practice sets and training sessions to assess his condition before entering the tournament draw.

Djokovic's return follows a period in which physical concerns disrupted his schedule. He said the way his body has reacted in preparation has given him confidence before the competitive matches begin.

The six-time China Open champion is seeking a return to winning form at a tournament where he has repeatedly performed at the highest level. His record in Beijing gives him a strong competitive history as he prepares to play again.

Djokovic said the difference between practice and an official match remained significant. The tournament will therefore provide a clearer indication of whether his body can handle the demands of competition over a full week.

The 39-year-old has not yet played an official match during the current comeback. His opening match will be the first competitive measure of the preparation completed in Beijing. His preparations have focused on movement, practice sessions and the physical response required before opening his campaign.

Djokovic's objective is to regain momentum after the recent interruptions. He enters China with the encouragement of feeling healthy, but still needs to translate that condition into match performance.

The China Open will be Djokovic's next competitive appearance after his latest break. That first match will determine how the body responds to tournament pressure after the positive signs he has seen in practice.

Djokovic has already established a record six titles at the event. He now returns seeking another deep run, with his physical condition and early match response central to his comeback in Beijing