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Thursday, August 17, 2017
Wednesday, August 2, 2017
Enjoy the good life, Del Potro tells Djokovic
Juan Martin Del Potro has some advice for 12-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic as he prepares for a long break from tennis -- stay home and play with the kids.
Del Potro, the 2009 US Open champion from Argentina who has endured long absences while battling nagging wrist injuries, knows all too well the challenge Djokovic faces after announcing last week he would miss the remainder of the year with an elbow injury.
"It's not easy to stop for a long time and come back," Del Potro said. "Many players can play good after a long injury, but they won't play as good (soon after) as they will in the future.
Saturday, July 29, 2017
Djokovic hopes to imitate take-a-break Federer
On July 26, 2016: Roger Federer announces he is shutting down his season to rest a knee injury and will return in January 2017.
July 26, 2017: Novak Djokovic announces he is shutting down his season to rest an elbow injury and will return in January 2018.
Same day of the year, similar injury-connected storyline -- but identical outcome?
Wednesday, July 26, 2017
Novak Djokovic ends 2017 season due to elbow injury
Novak Djokovic announced today in Facebook Live that he will have to miss the remainder of the 2017 ATP season due to his right elbow injury.
Nole explained that he is forced to take a break from playing and skip all tournaments until the end of the season and will give his elbow and body the proper time to recover to come back strong and in the best shape in 2018.
Tuesday, July 25, 2017
Photos: Novak Djokovic's pregnant wife Jelena shows off baby bump
Photos: Novak Djokovic's pregnant wife Jelena shows off baby bump
Jelena Ristic, who is already mother in son Stefan, expecting a baby girl by the end of August with husband Novak Djokovic.... Check out some pics...
Jelena Ristic, who is already mother in son Stefan, expecting a baby girl by the end of August with husband Novak Djokovic.... Check out some pics...
Djokovic out of US Open 2017?
Novak Djokovic might withdrew from the US Open due to a bone bruise in his right elbow.
According to Serbian press, Serbia’s Davis Cup doctor Zdeslav Milinković commented Djokovic needs to be out of the ATP tour 6 to 12 weeks to heal his elbow.
“The most important thing is that Novak is at the moment calm and recovering successfully. The minimum will be paused for six weeks, and it is possible that the recovery will last for 12 weeks. Djokovic will announce on Wednesday a plan for the next period. He goes to therapy and can train, but without a racket.” He said.
He added that the elbow has been an issue for over a year but now has become more serious.
Monday, July 24, 2017
Djokovic will hold press conference in Belgrade
Novak Djokovic was in Toronto to see a specialist about his injured right elbow and is planning a press conference for this week in Belgrade.
Nole will share information about the injury and his plans for the season.
Friday, July 21, 2017
Andy Murray lead direct-entry fields for US Open
Andy Murray headline the direct-entry lists for the US Open.
Murray, who won his first major title at the US Open in 2012, is joined by Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Stan Wawrinka, Marin Cilic and Juan Martin del Potro.
Andreas Haider-Maurer, Thanasi Kokkinakis, John Millman, Dmitry Tursunov and Ricardas Berankis used protected rankings to get in.
Main-draw play at the US Open begins Aug. 28.
Friday, July 14, 2017
Berdych pays classy tribute to injured Novak Djokovic, wore trainers with his face
Berdych pays classy tribute to injured Novak Djokovic, wore trainers with his face
Tomas Berdych wore trainers with a picture of Novak Djokovic's face on the tongue in his Wimbledon semi-final with Roger Federer.
Berdyh reached the last four at Wimbledon after Djokovic was forced to retire hurt in their quarter-final match.
Berdych made sure the Serbian's presence would still be felt on Centre Court by having his face printed onto the tongues of his trainers.
Tomas Berdych wore trainers with a picture of Novak Djokovic's face on the tongue in his Wimbledon semi-final with Roger Federer.
Berdyh reached the last four at Wimbledon after Djokovic was forced to retire hurt in their quarter-final match.
Berdych made sure the Serbian's presence would still be felt on Centre Court by having his face printed onto the tongues of his trainers.
Thursday, July 13, 2017
Wednesday, July 12, 2017
Djokovic considers break after painful 18 months
Novak Djokovic is considering taking a break from competitive tennis to recover after a long-standing elbow injury forced him out of Wimbledon on Wednesday.
Nole retired hurt from his quarter-final against Tomas Berdych after he had lost the opening set and was down a break in the second.
Djokovic said his right elbow had been bothering him off-and-for over a year and a half. The injury has coincided with a slump in form during which the former world number one surrendered his Australian and French Open titles this year and slipped to fourth in the world rankings.
Video: Wimbledon 2017 Uncovered
ATP World Tour Uncovered goes behind the scenes at the All England Club, home of The Championships at Wimbledon, featuring interviews with Andy Murray, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer.
Djokovic retires sending Berdych into Wimbledon semis
Novak Djokovic suffered a right elbow and was forced to retire against Tomas Berdych in the Wimbledon quarterfinal trailing 6-7, 0-2.
The Serbian had to wait until Tuesday to play Adrian Mannarino in the Round of 16 after Gilles Muller’s marathon win over Rafael Nadal.
While Djokovic was victorious in three straightforward sets, he did need medical assistance in the third set for the elbow. Nole was none too happy about the decision to delay the match a day and simply couldn’t hold up health-wise a day later.
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Djokovic clearly wasn’t 100 percent and got medical assistance between sets against Berdych, during which the trainer stretched and massaged his arm.
With coaches Andre Agassi and Mario Ancic watching on concerned from the stands.
But the treatment was to no avail, and Djokovic ended the match shortly thereafter, shaking his head as he walked to the net. It’s the first time he’s retired from a slam match since the Australian Open in 2009.
“It’s not the shoulder, it’s the elbow that keeps bothering me,” Djokovic said post-match. “For over a year and a half actually. It’s unfortunate I have to finish Wimbledon in this way. I was able for 30 minutes to play with some pain that was bearable. All the treatments and medication couldn’t help.”
Tomas Berdych will now face Roger Federer in the semifinal.
A sad sight.
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 12, 2017
An injured Novak Djokovic calls time on his 2017 #Wimbledon campaign, sending Tomas Berdych into the semi-finals pic.twitter.com/fN1yukjQ8U
Video: Wimbledon 2017 Quarter Final Preview
Justin Gimelstob looks at the four Wimbledon quarter-finals, featuring Andy Murray versus Sam Querrey, Marin Cilic against Gilles Muller, Milos Raonic versus Roger Federer and Tomas Berdych against Novak Djokovic.
Tuesday, July 11, 2017
Djokovic eases past Mannarino into Wimbledon last eight
Novak Djokovic beat Adrian Mannarino 6-2 7-6 6-4to reach Wimbledon quarter-finals.
The match was postponed after the marathon battle between Rafa Nadal and Gilles Muller concluded late on Monday.
Nole broke Mannarino in the Frenchman's first service game, and was always well in control of a set that lasted just 37 minutes.
Mannarino produced a baseline 'tweener in the first set, and his flick of the wrist forehand is delivered with an aesthetically pleasing Gallic insouciance.
Monday, July 10, 2017
Video: Djokovic Practises Ahead Of Wimbledon R4 2017
Novak Djokovic practises on Monday under the watchful eyes of Andre Agassi and Mario Ancic as he prepares to face Adrian Mannarino in the Wimbledon fourth round.
Novak Djokovic Wimbledon Third Round Press Conference
Video: Novak Djokovic Wimbledon 2017 third round press conference
Novak Djokovic speaks to the media after the 6-4, 6-1, 7-6(2) win against Ernests Gulbis
Q. Going into the second week, who do you think is favorite to win this title?NOVAK DJOKOVIC: I don't know. Honestly, I'm not thinking about it.
Q. Relatively comfortable win. You'll be aware there's a lot of discussion about the courts here. How did you find the surface today?
NOVAK DJOKOVIC: Well, the first two matches I didn't see any significant difference. But I was hearing a lot of comments from the other players. They were complaining. Especially on the outside courts.
