The Serbian tennis player, world number 1, set off alarms in the run-up to the Australian Open as the injury to his wrist intensified. Will he be in a position to defend the title at the Grand Slam?
The Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovicnumber one in the world ranking of the ATPhe felt serious discomfort in his right wrist again today, in the defeat against the Australian Alex De Minaur (6-4 and 6-4) for the United Cupa few days before starting the Australian Open.
The defeat itself is an anecdote: what is worrying for his loved ones and tennis followers is that “Nole” plays limited by the wrist injury, which already forced him to resort to medical assistance in his match on the second day in Australia by United Cup.
“Obviously, the wrist is a bit worrying, but I have the hope of helping my country move forward in this cup”he pointed Djokovicaccording to the Spanish newspaper Sports world.
In view of De Minaurthe world number one could not show his game and ended up losing the match, which was played in the Australian city of Perthagainst a rival who knew how to take advantage of the vulnerabilities of the great Serbian tennis player.
The 36-year-old Serbian thus suffered his first defeat on Australian soil since January 15, 2019ending a series of 43 consecutive victoriesless than two weeks before the start of the Australian Open (January 14 to 28), a tournament in which they will be the great favorite after having won it 10 times and being the current champion.
Without a doubt, it is a worrying circumstance just 10 days before the start of what is “Nole’s” favorite tournament, the Australian Openwhere he will seek to defend the title and number 1 in the world ranking against Spain Carlos Alcaraznumber 2 in the ranking ATP.
Source: Ambito
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