Injury concerns? Novak Djokovic withdraws in doubles
Novak Djokovic gave up his appearance in the doubles competition at the Western & Southern Open in New York on Sunday. The Serbian world number one in singles would have been challenged with Filip Krajinovic (CRO) against Tommy Paul and Frances Tiafoe (both USA).
by tennisnet.com
last edit: Aug 23, 2020, 06:59 pm
In the official tournament schedule there is talk of Djokovic's neck injury, because of which he skips the double. Instead, the alternates Dusan Lajovic and Nikola Cacic (both Serbia) slide into the main field of the double grid.
In the individual, Djokovic gets to do with Ricardas Berankis after a first-round bye in the second round. The Lithuanian defeated the wild card holder Paul on Saturday 6: 7 (4) 6: 4 7: 5. It was only the second Masters 1000 win in Berankis' career, the first in over nine years. It currently ranks 72nd in the world rankings. The duel with Djokovic is expected to take place on Monday.