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.

Roland-GarrosNadal 'will be ready' to compete at French Open — Mouratoglou14/04/2023 AT 19:34 “Naturally, I wasn’t satisfied with the result in Monte Carlo,” Djokovic said in a press conference on Monday. “But ever since I landed, I’ve felt welcomed in Banja Luka, a lot of positive energy and positive emotions. “My elbow is not in an ideal shape but good enough to be ready for the first match.

“One of the good things in tennis is that you get a new opportunity to prove your worth every week and take a step forward. I’ve turned over a new leaf.” Djokovic has been wearing a strap on his right elbow recently, the same elbow he had surgery on back in 2018. He is one of two top-10 players featured in the draw alongside Monte Carlo Masters winner Andrey Rublev.

The Serbian will take on 87th-ranked French youngster Luca Van Assche in the second round. “I don’t know much about the young French player,” Djokovic said of Van Assche. “I thought [Stan] Wawrinka would win the match.