Novak Djokovic has ripped into the critics who claimed he didn’t have as extreme a hamstring harm as claimed after profitable his file tenth Australian Open, saying he didn’t have “the time, energy or will” to cope with conjecture concerning the harm.
Australian Open event director Craig Tiley claimed that Djokovic performed the event with a 3cm hamstring tear, sustained in the course of the Adelaide International within the lead as much as the primary Grand Slam of the 12 months.
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Djokovic fielded questions for the primary time since leaving Melbourne as he prepares to go to Dubai for the Dubai Tennis Championships.
The Serbian performed with important quantities of tape round his leg for many of the event, and cancelled a number of coaching periods, often combating motion.
Despite this, Djokovic’s laborious court docket dominance continued at Melbourne Park, defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas within the closing in straight units.
“I really do not have the time, energy or will to deal with every story that appears on the internet, or what someone says about something,” Djokovic stated.
“I know what is right and what is true.”
Djokovic stated he would compete in Dubai, and hoped to have the ability to journey to the US for his or her hard-court season, which incorporates Indian Wells, the Cincinnati Masters and US Open.
The United States’ restrictions on unvaccinated guests elevate on May 11, and so Djokovic will look to play within the US for the primary time since 2020.
Djokovic has stated he’s ready on a particular exemption to enter the US, with Indian Wells starting its essential draw on March 9.
“My plans after Dubai depend on the US,” he stated.
“I’m waiting for a reply, it’s not on me…I will know soon.
“Everything is in process.
“I’m thankful to the Indian Wells and Miami communities for their support.
“They would like me to be able to play in their tournaments.
“I’m looking forward to a positive decision coming soon, but it’s not in my hands.
“Last year, I missed Indian Wells, Miami and the US Open so it won’t be the first time if it happens.
“I hope it doesn’t.
“The US Open is still far away so I hope I’ll be able to be there.
“I’ve received the most wonderful support from the New York and American crowd during the 2021 final I lost to Daniil Medvedev.
“So I want to go back and connect with people and hopefully, play my best tennis and get another trophy there.”
Source: www.news.com.au
