Novak Djokovic has accepted a wild card for the Geneva Open as he searches for form ahead of the French Open.

The world No. 1 rarely takes part in a tournament in the week ahead of a Grand Slam, but with Roland-Garros fast approaching, he will turn out in Switzerland.

A metal bottle came loose from a fan’s backpack and injured Djokovic, and though he was able to play Alejandro Tabilo, he was far from his best as he slumped to a defeat.

Djokovic went back to his native Serbia for scans on the injury, but reports suggested he was cleared to play once more.

After the loss, Djokovic said it was like “a different player entered in my shoes”, after an oddly poor display.

The 36-year-old has yet to win a title this season, and he joins another veteran in Geneva, Andy Murray, as a wild card.

Unlike Murray, he will be seeded as No. 1, moving Casper Ruud into second spot.

The French Open will start on May 26, running until June 9.

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