World No. 1 Novak Djokovic said his excitement level is high as he returns to the ATP Indian Wells Masters for the first time in five years. 

The Serb will resume his quest for a record-setting sixth trophy at the desert classic, which he last won in 2016 and last played in 2019. “I’m very excited to come back. I’m ready to get into competition,” the 24-time Grand Slam champion said on Thursday before his second-round Indian Wells Masters opener against Australian Aleksandar Vukic.