Novak Djokovic skips Saturday's practice session due to injury

The world number 1, Novak Djokovic is not slicing through the ATP draw as he was used to and lost already 3 sets on his way to the 4th round.

However, this was probably not caused by any form drop or anything similar as it seems that Novak Djokovic is injured. After dominating in the first match against Jeremy Chardy, he then lost one set to Frances Tiafoe and two sets against Taylor Fritz.

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Against his last opponent, Djokovic needed also a medical timeout as he was obviously struggling with the injury and now he has also decided to skip his practice session in Melbourne Park on Saturday.

“[In the] beginning of the third set, I made this quick move on the return going to the forehand, rotating there, and I just felt a tear, I felt something happen,” said Djokovic. “[I] went out for a medical timeout where I was tested [and] evaluated. I have huge pain. I took the highest dose of anti-inflammatories possible.”

It still remains a question if the Serbian will play his 4th round match against Milos Raonic, but if he will, you can follow it with TennisUpToDate by clicking here!