Novak Djokovic has wished Carlos Alcaraz a speedy restoration after the younger Spanish celebrity was pressured to offer the Australian Open a miss with harm.
The Serbian nice, whose personal hopes of a record-equalling twenty second grand slam have clearly been boosted by the withdrawal of the teenage world No.1, stated the younger gun’s absence from Melbourne Park was “not good for tennis”.
But Djokovic is hoping the person who’s taken over his mantle as the very best participant within the recreation following his US Open triumph will get again to successful business quickly.
“Obviously, it’s not good for tournament, not good for tennis,” stated Djokovic on Saturday following his Adelaide International semi-final win, when requested concerning the 19-year-old’s Melbourne absence following the hamstring harm he suffered in pre-season coaching.
“He’s number one in the world. Such a young player. A big name, big star in our sport already.
“I’m positive that lots of the followers are upset. I hope for his speedy restoration. Whatever it’s, I do know he had harm finish of final season that was completely different from this.
“You’re constantly on the road, playing competitions. When you are out of that rhythm, your body can react.
“You can have some accidents and difficulties once you come again to the tour and begin pushing extra and taking part in factors, giving extra depth within the factors, follow factors, follow matches.
“It’s unfortunate for him (but) he’s still young, got plenty of time. I hope he can recover and be back on the tour quickly.”
Alcaraz, who had turn into the youngest man ever to succeed in the highest spot after beating Casper Ruud within the US Open last in New York in September, had solely simply recovered from a torn stomach muscle that dominated him out of the season-ending ATP Finals.
But Daniil Medvedev, who was succeeded by Alcaraz as world No.1, had an encouraging message for the teenager, tipping him to bounce again rapidly.
“It’s a pity,” stated the Russian. “The way he played at 18 years old, he could be a little bit kind of Rafa, Novak, Roger kind of guy.
“But he nonetheless has 19 slams to win, so it is a pity that he does not play the subsequent one. Would be enjoyable to observe.
“I’m sure he’s going to come back stronger.”
