Djokovic to host first Serbian tournament

Djokovic will host the first Serbian ATP tournament, which will offer $500,000 n prize money.

The Serb confirmed on Wednesday that Belgrade will host the event in May. his family bought the license of the ABN Amro Open, which was previously held in the Netherlands.

"After all the success of our players, we have managed to bring Serbia to the world map of tennis," Djokovic said.

"I spoke to some of them about coming, but nothing was sure until we really got the event," Djokovic said, adding that Croatian great Niki Pilic will be the director of the tournament.

"However, it is not crucial that we immediately get [Rafael] Nadal, [Roger] Federer or [Andy] Murray to play," Djokovic said. "It is important that we get quality matches."

Belgarde has hosted challenger events before but not an ATP or WTA event.