Novak Djokovic admits he is 'not in ideal condition' with French Open looming
World No 1 Novak Djokovic has admitted that his right elbow is “not in an ideal condition” with the French Open less than six weeks away.
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Novak Djokovic has elbow issue as clay-court season cranks up
Novak Djokovic has admitted his right elbow is "not in an ideal condition".
Novak Djokovic issues fitness update, admits elbow is 'not in ideal shape’ ahead of Srpska Open in Bosnia
Novak Djokovic has admitted his right elbow “is not in ideal shape” ahead of the Srpska Open in Bosnia this week. The Serbian is looking to bounce back from a set-back that saw him exit the Monte Carlo Masters at the third round after defeat to Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti. Ad However, he has fresh injury concerns over a problem with his elbow, but says he will be fit enough for his Banja Luka Challenger opener against Luca Van Assche.
Lorenzo Musetti takes first career win over Novak Djokovic
Lorenzo Musetti picked up one of the biggest wins of his career Thursday, defeating No. 1 Novak Djokovic 4-6, 7-5, 6-4 at the Monte Carlo Masters for his first-ever win over the Serbian player and second-ever against a top-five player.
Djokovic needs time to adapt after 'ugly' start on clay
MONTE CARLO : Novak Djokovic returned to the ATP Tour with an "ugly" straight-sets win over Ivan Gakhov at Monte Carlo and while the world number one has had extended preparation on clay this year he said he needs more time to adapt to the surface.
Novak Djokovic Labours To Win, Stefanos Tsitsipas Advances In Monte Carlo
Novak Djokovic made a winning return to competition in the Monte Carlo Masters on Tuesday but was made to work by his 198th-ranked Russian opponent as two-time defending champion Stefanos Tsitsipas advanced when his rival retired injured. Djokovic is back on court after failing to get a waiver to enter the United States for last month's Indian Wells tournament and Miami Open due to his anti-Covid vaccination stance. The world number one was in danger of losing the opening set against Russian qualifier Ivan Gakhov before easing through 7-6 (7/5), 6-2 in 1hr 47min.
Djokovic labours to win, Tsitsipas advances in Monte Carlo
Novak Djokovic made a winning return to competition in the Monte Carlo Masters on Tuesday but was made to work by his 198th-ranked Russian opponent as two-time defending champion Stefanos Tsitsipas advanced when his rival retired injured.