Fears are mounting that Novak Djokovic could possibly be pressured to withdraw from the Australian Open after a scheduled follow session was reportedly cancelled.
The nine-time champion has been battling a hamstring harm suffered throughout the Adelaide International per week in the past.
While he participated in an exhibition match on Friday evening, so too did Nick Kyrgios – and the Aussie withdrew from the event earlier on Monday.
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Long-time Djokovic watcher Sasa Ozmo reported Djokovic’s scheduled 7pm AEDT follow had been cancelled, whereas fellow reporter Ben Rothenberg recommended “a few” periods had been minimize brief or axed completely during the last week.
He mentioned “concern (was) mounting” over Djokovic’s event future.
But photographs later emerged on Monday evening of Djokovic having successful on an out of doors follow court docket, which ought to allay harm issues.
“I’ve been struggling with (the hamstring) a bit, to be honest, the last seven days,” Djokovic mentioned on Saturday.
“But it’s hopefully not the major concern. So far I’ve been able to train, compete and play points, practice sets. Obviously, I’m being a bit more cautious.
“I’m not going full out on the training sessions, conserving the energy for next week. Hopefully it won’t cause an issue for me then.”
Djokovic is scheduled to open his event on Tuesday evening in opposition to Spain’s Roberto Carballes Baena on Rod Laver Arena.
Originally revealed as ‘Concern mounting’ Djokovic could give up Aus Open after worrying transfer
