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The Australian Open 2023 is round the corner. With just four days from the start of the first Grand Slam of the year, star player Novak Djokovic has been dealt with a massive blow. The Serbian’s participation at the Australian Open 2023 is now under clouds.
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The 35-year-old Serb was forced to retire from a practice match against Daniil Medvedev. With the practices session scheduled for 75 minutes, the nine-time Australian Open champion withdrew after one set (approx. 36 minutes) with a hamstring issue.
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The World No. 5 hurt his left hamstring on an unexpected slip during the practice match in Adelaide. “It’s the hamstring that I had problems with Adelaide last week. I just felt it pulling and I didn’t want to risk anything worse. I played a set and apologised to him (Medvedev) and he was understanding. I just want to avoid any bigger scares before the Australian Open,” Djokovic was quoted.
The Serb is set to play a practice match against Nick Kyrgios ahead of the Australian Open 2023. The two last faced each other in 2022 Wimbledon Championships final, in which the former World no. 1 defeated Kyrgios 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (7-3).
