After his absence at the US Open, Novak Djokovic will be absent from the Davis Cup

Expectations were running high with regard to the presentation of Novak Djokovic in the group stage of the Davis cup after announcing his withdrawal from the last Grand Slam of the year, the US Opennot being able to enter the United States due to his refusal to be vaccinated against the coronavirus.

However, just over a week before its premiere in Spain, Viktor Troickicoach of the Serbian national team and friend of the former number one in the world, reported that Absent he was not going to be part of the team during his visit to Valencia.

“He will not play for personal reasons. Countless times he has been with the national team, but this time he is not in a position to do it, ”explained the 36-year-old former tennis player in dialogue with the Serbian media Sports Journal.

Without specifying more details about this sensitive loss, the coach of the Serbian team will have to think about who could be his replacement. It should be noted that on August 15 the federation had announced that Djoko was going to be part of team to face Spain, Canada and South Korea in the group stage which will be held between September 13 and 18 in Valencia.

“It’s a personal thing, his, just this time he can’t play, but he will join the team if we qualify for the final in Malaga in November”confirmed Troicki regarding the duels that will take place between the November 22 and 27 and to which the first two of each group will qualify.

On the official page of the Davis Cup, the current number 6 in the ATP ranking still appears within the Serbian team in which, in addition to his name, there is also that of Miomir Kecmanovic (36), Filip Krajinovic (44), Laszlo Djere (64) y Dusan Lajovic (88).

Given the loss of Novak Djokovic, everything seems to indicate that his replacement will be Nikola Cacicthe best Serbian player in doubles.

Regarding the appearance of Absent on the professional circuit, and in the absence of an official statement on why he will not be able to play on these dates, the Serbian could return to the tracks from September 23 to 25when the Laver Cup takes place in the city of London.

Subsequently, the champion of 21 Grand Slam I could travel to Tel Aviv to play the Open 250 between the 26th of that month and the 2nd of October.

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