Novak Djokovic battles to 'big' comeback win over Ugo Humbert in Basel
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Key Points:
- Novak Djokovic secured a comeback victory against Ugo Humbert in his first Basel appearance in 15 years, winning 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 after a two-and-a-half-hour match.
- The win is crucial for Djokovic as he aims to qualify for the ATP Finals in Turin, where only the top eight players of the year compete; he currently ranks 11th in the race.
- Djokovic, a 24-time major winner, last played in Basel in 2011 and previously won the Basel title in 2009 by defeating Roger Federer.
- Despite acknowledging some rustiness and areas for improvement, Djokovic described the victory as a "big win" and expressed satisfaction with his performance under pressure.
