Novak Djokovic does not want to take risks before the start of the Australian Open, that is why the Serb did not finish his training match against Daniil Medvedev at Rod Laver Arena. Djokovic drags discomfort in the hamstring of the left leg, situation that prevented him from continuing after losing the first set 6-4.
‘Nole’ was already affected by this ailment during the ATP Adelaide 1both in the semifinals against Medvedev himself, and later in the final against Korda. This is how he recognized him in the press conference after his victory against the Czech: “I’ve been very careful with the hamstrings. I have felt the muscle tense several times, but it did not affect my performance.”
The The duel at the Rod Laver Arena between Djokovic and Medvedev is part of the training matches, open to the public., which has launched the Australian Open. It lasts 75 minutes with at least one set at stake and the presence of a chair umpire and ball boy. Nadal, for example, will face Hobart this Thursday.
I felt discomfort and I did not want to risk anything worse, I want to avoid major scares before the Australian Open
Djokovic went 3-1 up, when you start to feel discomfort. After doing some stretching, he was seen by the tournament doctor. A supervision that was then repeated at the end of two more games. After losing the set 6-4 and with only 36 minutes on court, the Serb went to the locker room. “I felt discomfort and did not want to risk anything worse. I played a set and apologized to Medvedev. He was understanding. I just want to avoid major scares before the Australian Open,” Djokovic explained. Medvedev finished the session with Pablo Andjar as his opponent.
Djokovic plans to play this Fridaybefore the start of the main draw of the Australian Open, another exhibition party before Nick Kyrgios at Rod Laver Arena. Tickets for this meeting sold out in less than an hour.
