Novak Djokovic mentioned he was now not in ache after recovering from a hamstring damage as he prepares to return to the ATP Tour in Dubai this week.
New Delhi,UPDATED: Feb 27, 2023 10:40 IST
Novak Djokovic feels good on courtroom forward of Dubai return (Reuters)
By India Today Web Desk: Novak Djokovic mentioned that he’s nearing full well being after struggling a hamstring damage in Australia in January as he prepares to return to the ATP Tour in Dubai this week.
Djokovic tore his hamstring three centimeters whereas profitable the Adelaide warm-up occasion earlier than profitable his twenty second Grand Slam title at Melbourne Park, tying Rafa Nadal. The Serb admitted that his participation in Dubai was unsure till just a few days in the past, however that he had handed all of his health assessments.
“Had a couple of weeks of no tennis. The last few days it’s really getting as much practice as possible to get myself back in shape to be able to compete at a high level,” Djokovic mentioned.
“I haven’t felt pain on the court for a week. I’m getting closer to 100%. Still not there in terms of the game and how I feel on the court. But the important thing is there’s no pain. I don’t have a hindrance in the way I move on the court.
“After each damage it takes time for mechanisms to be balanced, for changes to be completed on the courtroom. It takes time to search out that groove of transferring effortlessly and never enthusiastic about if one thing’s going to occur. I haven’t got these ideas.”
Djokovic begins the Dubai tournament as the world number one for the 378th time, surpassing Steffi Graf as the player with the most weeks at the top of the sport.
“It’s surreal to be that many weeks primary, to match Graf – one of many all-time greats,” Djokovic said. “Just being amongst these legendary names is flattering. I’m pleased with it.”
Djokovic will tackle Czech Tomas Machac within the first spherical of the Dubai Open on Tuesday.
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Feb 27, 2023
