Novak Djokovic won his tenth Australian Open with a sufficiency that was not expected after the physical problems that he suffered before starting the tournament and in the first three games. There were voices that questioned the ailment of the Sebian tennis player.
“When others are injured they are victims, if it’s me, I’m faking it. I don’t need to prove anything to anyone. But I have this year’s MRI and the abdominal one. They will be in my documentary if I feel like showing them. I am used to these things and, without a doubt, they give me more strength”, declared Novak after his victory against Alex de Miaur.
The words of the winner of 22 grand slams have been corroborated by Craig Tiley, director of the Australian Open. “There was a lot of speculation about whether it was true or not, it’s hard to believe that he can do what he does with those types of injuries, but I have seen the scans and the doctors will tell you the truth: he had a three centimeter tear in the hamstring of his left leg.“, points out Tiley, in statements on the Australian radio program SEN Sportsday.
Djokovic, what will be able to play the US Open this year After the United States lifted the obligation to be vaccinated to enter the country as of May 11, he recognized that he was playing with extra motivation due to the injury. His mental strength to face the tournament with that ailment was praised by Tiley. “He is focused on everything he does, every minute of the day, what he eats, what he drinks, what he does and how he does it. He has been through a lot and to win 10 Australian Opens. I don’t think anyone will repeat it“.
