Novak Djokovic’s Bold Davis Cup Decision Backfires as Serbian Tennis Stands on the Brink of International Embarrassment

Team Serbia came into the Davis Cup qualifiers with all the hopes lying on their shoulder. However, they dealt with a massive blow after their star player and 24-time grand slam winner Novak Djokovic decided to opt out of the event. Playing with a young squad, the team looked certain to make their way into the finals of the tournament as they faced Slovakia.

However, things went out unexpectedly and a complete turnaround saw Team Serbia trail to Slovakia. While the absence of Novak Djokovic was clearly a major factor, will the Serbs manage to turn things around in the tie?

Serbia’s Davis Cup future is in peril as Slovakia leads 2-0 without Djokovic

Serbia is in a tough spot in the Davis Cup as they currently trail 2-0 against Slovakia after the first day. Despite being worthy of a wild card for 2024, Serbia is at risk of missing out on the Davis Cup Finals this time. The absence of star player Novak Djokovic is proving to be a big blow, and Serbia is struggling without him.

The team is now in a tight spot, needing to win the remaining matches to avoid crashing out before reaching the finals. Djokovic’s missing presence is a significant factor in this unexpected challenge.

Thus, team Serbia, who were potentially in the race to get a wildcard now face a tough elimination task as they trail Slovakia. Will they be able to make a comeback or will the absence of Novak Djokovic haunt the team? Serbia is grappling with the consequences, realizing the impact of Djokovic’s absence on their Davis Cup journey.

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While talking about the whereabouts of Novak Djokovic, the captain of the Serbian national team, Viktor Troicki, revealed where the Djoker currently is.

Viktor Troicki reveals about the whereabouts of Novak Djokovic

In an interview, the captain of the Serbian national tennis team, Viktor Troicki, came ahead and talked about the whereabouts of the Serbian. While being asked if the Serbian would accompany them into the stands for their Davis Cup match, the captain suggested that he was at his home while enjoying some time with his family.

Thus, it might not be possible for him to attend the game or even cheer for the team from the stands. “I don’t believe he will come. He is in Spain with his family,” told Troicki in the interview when asked about where the Serbian was.

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Thus, ahead of a thrilling encounter, Team Serbia, who were on the brink of getting a wildcard, now faced a serious threat of getting eliminated from the Davis Cup. Will they be able to turn the tie around with the Djoker. Do let us know in the comments below!