While everyone was hoping 2024 would come with a ray of good hope, it couldn’t be the case with Novak Djokovic. Currently playing in the United Cup, the Serbian player was looking to kickstart the new season in the same way as he finished his last season. However, fate had some other plans for him and he suffered an unexpected injury at the United Cup.
During his regular practice sessions, the Djoker suffered an injury in his wrist. However, despite this, he went ahead and played his match in the singles category against Jiri Lehecka. Now, recent reports suggest that the injury woes seem to have intensified as he withdrew his name from another match.
Novak Djokovic missing mixed doubles sparks concerns of serious injury in United Cup
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In a recent revelation, Novak Djokovic couldn’t team up for mixed doubles with Olga due to an earlier injury. While practising earlier in the day, Novak Djokovic suffered an injury in his wrist. However, despite this, he continued to play in the single category. But when it came to the mixed doubles, the injury seemed to have taken a huge toll on him and impacted his participation in the doubles match.
Medjedovic announced to play the mixed doubles with Olga.
Idemo! pic.twitter.com/23hGWIRZt8— C Kristjánsdóttir ●🐊 (@CristinaNcl) January 2, 2024
Following Djokovic’s absence, compatriot Hamad Medjedovic partnered with Olga, hinting at Djokovic’s injury being a big deal. This unexpected change has everyone worried about how bad Djokovic’s injury might be. People are now wondering how fit he’ll be for important matches. His absence from such a crucial event has raised a lot of questions among fans and the tennis world. It’s leaving everyone uncertain about when Djokovic will be back in action and at his best.
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Despite the injury concerns, the Serbian played some brilliant tennis and helped his team progress into the quarter-finals of the United Cup.
Djokovic helps Serbia advance into the quarter-finals of the United Cup
The Serbian, who played the match despite injuries made sure to leave no stone unturned as he went ahead and defeated his opponent Jirir Lehecka. After winning the first set 6-1, the Serbian failed to capitalize on the lead and eventually slipped the lead in the second set 6-7.
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However, in a do-or-die situation, the Serbian showed everyone what he is made up of and comfortably won the third and the final set 6-1 to help his team make their way into the quarter-finals. Thus, despite the injury concerns, the Serbian managed to help his team make their way into the quarter-finals of the United Cup. But with the injury concerns now looming over, it will be interesting to see if the Djoker plays further or not.
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