Over the previous week, followers and insiders have been discussing rather a lot concerning Novak Djokovic’s damage. The 24-time Grand Slam champion suffered a left thigh drawback throughout his match in opposition to Carlos Alcaraz within the quarter-finals of the 2025 Australian Open, however he as soon as once more exceeded his limits and claimed a sensational victory in opposition to one of many high favorites to win at Melbourne Park.
After the problem in opposition to the younger Spanish champion, some former gamers and specialists accused the previous world number one of getting accentuated the extent of his damage to confuse Carlitos and make him lose focus.
Nole didn’t prepare within the two days following the quarterfinal match and tried to get well in time for the semifinal in opposition to Alexander Zverev, however needed to retire on the finish of the primary set having felt that the ache was rising and that the scenario might have worsened.
The next day, the 37-year-old from Belgrade needed to silence all his haters by posting on social media the resonance of his damage that confirmed a thigh tear.
Chris Fowler on Nole’s damage
In an interview with ‘Tennis365’, well-known ESPN analyst Chris Fowler offered some essential details about Novak’s damage after seeing the MRI: “It isn’t a minor damage, it is a fairly deep tear. It is situated within the deepest a part of the hamstring and it is a large drawback, as a result of it is a big muscle. It’s not simple to care for correctly.
The hamstrings do not have a lot blood move, in order that they’re harder to deal with than different muscle tissues. There isn’t a have to be in a rush in these instances. Nole should return to motion solely when he’s positive he has totally recovered. Sometimes, the restoration time for the sort of damage is 2 months.”
The Serbian legend has already introduced that he’ll miss the Davis Cup, however his presence in Doha within the second half of February can be at enormous threat.
It’s attainable that the previous world No.1 will return to motion straight in Indian Wells in March.
