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.
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Djokovic's elbow not in 'ideal shape' ahead of French Open
Novak Djokovic says he is still dealing with an elbow issue heading into this week's Srpska Open as the Serb looks to get his French Open preparations back on track following his early exit at the Monte Carlo Masters.
Andrey Rublev takes next step in Monte Carlo but is this it for Holger Rune's Patrick Mouratoglou 'mission'?
Holger Rune’s bid to revel in the NextGen spotlight briefly vacated by fellow teen Carlos Alcaraz came up just short as Andrey Rublev finally made his mark at Masters 1000 level by winning the 2023 Monte Carlo title. Rune, 19, was tipped to prevail in Sunday’s showpiece in the principality but could not capture his second Masters 1000 title to add to the one he won in Paris in November. Ad For Rublev it brought to an end to a long journey to triumph at a tournament at this level and he was almost in tears after sealing an emotional victory.