Novak Djokovic joins Rafa Nadal at pre-Wimbledon event that Raducanu and Murray could play

17.06.2022 - 17:01 msn.com

Novak Djokovic has been announced as the latest addition to next week's exhibition at the Hurlingham Club after Rafael Nadal confirmed he would play two matches at the event ahead of Wimbledon.

Emma Raducanu and Andy Murray could also still announce their participation at The Giorgio Armani Tennis Classic to get some more time on the surface following their recent injuries.

Djokovic and Nadal have been added to the line up for next week's exhibition event at London's Hurlingham Club ahead of Wimbledon.

The Spaniard confirmed earlier on Friday that he intended to return to SW19 for the first time in three years and would be playing a couple of exhibition matches at the prestigious Fulham club.

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