Djokovic will benefit from long break, says new physio

Djokovic will benefit from long break, says new physio

Novak Djokovic is recovering from a "significant" elbow injury and is keen to get back on the tour again, the 12-times grand slam champion's new physiotherapist Ulises Badio has said.

A prolonged dip in form before the injury earlier this year forced Djokovic to curtail his season after retiring against Czech Tomas Berdych in the quarter-finals at Wimbledon in July.

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Djokovic to keep Agassi as head coach

Djokovic to keep Agassi as head coach

Novak Djokovic will keep Andre Agassi as his head coach when he returns to action after recovering from an elbow injury which forced him to cut short his season in July, Serbia's former world number one said on Tuesday.

"We can confirm that Agassi remains the head coach while Italian Marco Panichi will take over as the fitness coach and Argentine Ulises Badio is the new physio," Djokovic's press office said in a statement.

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Sampras says Nole and Murray will get back to top in 2018

Sampras says Nole and Murray will get back to top in 2018

Pete Sampras has backed Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic to return in 2018 and challenge for the major titles despite struggling in 2017.

The Scot took over the world number one ranking from Djokovic after a blistering run of form that saw him win five titles in a row at the end of last year. But he was unable to maintain that form coming into the new season.

Murray won just one title this year at the Dubai Open and struggled for form in the other events. He lost in the quarter-finals at Wimbledon after struggling with a hip injury and has since indicated that he will not play again in 2017.

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Video: Novak Djokovic Player Profile 2017

Video: Novak Djokovic Player Profile 2017

Novak Djokovic discusses how chemistry is the key to finding a perfect coach and how his love of tennis motivates him in this ATP Player Profile.

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Djokovic's wife gives birth to their second child, a baby girl

Djokovic's wife gives birth to their second child, a baby girl

Novak Djokovic's wife Jelena has given birth to a baby girl, their second child.

The Blic daily said Sunday the pair has named the baby Tara. The 30-year-old Serb is also father to a three-year-old boy, Stefan.

Djokovic's former coach Boris Becker congratulated the couple on Twitter, saying "Wonderful news from Jelena /Novak!!!"

The 12-time Grand Slam champion has skipped the US Open and has opted to sit out the rest of the 2017 season because of an elbow injury.

The former top-ranked Djokovic has said he will return to action at the start of 2018, having retired from Wimbledon during his quarterfinal against Tomas Berdych.

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Video: Novak Djokovic and Jacob's Creek commercials - Who Makes Novak Series -

Video: Novak Djokovic and Jacob's Creek commercials - Who Makes Novak Series -

Inspired by the concept of it’s not what makes you, it’s who, the latest series explores the greatest influences in Novak’s life: the people around him. ‘Who Makes You’ spotlights some of the most significant people that have contributed to Djokovic’s journey and accomplishments.

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Video: Tennis Flashback - Nadal vs Djokovic - Us Open 2013 Final Highlights

Video: Tennis Flashback - Nadal vs Djokovic - Us Open 2013 Final Highlights

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Video: Nishikori Vs Djokovic 2014 US Open Semi-final Highlights

Video: Kei Nishikori Vs Novak Djokovic 2014 US Open Semi-final Highlights

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Video: Federer vs Djokovic - US Open 2007 Final Highlights

Video: Roger Federer vs Novak Djokovic - US Open 2007 Final Highlights

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Video: Wawrinka vs Djokovic - US Open 2016 Final Highlights

Video: Stan Wawrinka vs Novak Djokovic - US Open 2016 Final Highlights

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Video: Djokovic vs Wawrinka Us Open 2016 Highlights

Video: Djokovic vs Wawrinka Us Open 2016 Highlights

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Video Flashback: Federer vs Djokovic Cincinnati Masters 2015 Final

Video Flashback: Roger Federer vs Novak Djokovic Cincinnati Masters 2015 Final

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Video Flashback: Djokovic vs Wawrinka Us Open 2016 Highlights

Video Flashback: Djokovic vs Wawrinka Us Open 2016 Highlights

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Enjoy the good life, Del Potro tells Djokovic

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.

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Djokovic hopes to imitate take-a-break Federer

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?

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Novak Djokovic ends 2017 season due to elbow injury

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.

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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...

 

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Djokovic out of US Open 2017?

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.

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Djokovic will hold press conference in Belgrade

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.

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Andy Murray lead direct-entry fields for US Open

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.

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