Novak Djokovic drops a crucial Australian Open update amid concerning wrist injury scare

Djokovic recently voiced his wrist concerns to the physio during his quarterfinal match at the United Cup.

Novak Djokovic drops a crucial Australian Open update amid concerning wrist injury scare

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Australian Open defending champion Novak Djokovic recently dropped a head-turning update ahead of his participation in the hardcourt slam amid a concerning wrist injury scare. The Serbian was last witnessed in action at the 2024 United Cup where he suffered a shock quarterfinal defeat at the hands of Alex de Minaur during his maiden appearance for his team Serbia.

Subsequently, World No. 1 addressed a concerning wrist issue that potentially hampered his performance against the Aussie in the annual team event at Perth.

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While fans speculated a major issue that might have abridged his participation in the season’s first Grand Slam, Novak Djokovic recently dropped a delightful update to confirm his 2024 Australian Open attendance and further highlighted that he will begin his practice sessions on Tuesday, January 9.

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Novak Djokovic is scheduled to practice tomorrow afternoon in Melbourne.
Sport Klub’s Sasa Ozmo reported via X

The 36-year-old will commence his 2024 Flushing Meadows campaign as the title’s defending champion, which comes into play owing to Nole’s record 10th Australian Open crown he clinched in the event’s previous edition.

Novak Djokovic voices concern after being denied medical timeout at the 2024 United Cup

Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic recently claimed that he was denied a full medical timeout after he voiced his wrist concerns to the physio during his quarterfinal clash against Alex de Minaur at the 2024 United Cup.

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The Serb further highlighted the situation after briefly stating his conversation with the on-court physician who denied granting the former a medical timeout in a post-match press conference.

Well, I mean, I asked for the medical timeout but he said that you can't get medical timeout. You can only get a changeover if the injury is already existing, he explained. So I didn't understand really what that means.
Djokovic said

Djokovic-led team Serbia was sent packing by team Australia after the Serb’s compatriot Natalija Stevanovic lost to Alja Tomljanovic in the women’s singles category of the United Cup.

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