Djokovic wins Basel opener to boost ATP Finals bid

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.
That was followed by an early exit at the Shanghai Masters, with the 24-time Grand Slam champion accepting a wild card into the Swiss event after slipping to 11th in the Race to Turin standin...