Novak Djokovic hopes to return to Tokyo
Industry leader Novak Djokovic is on the mend. After his job at the US Open against Stan Wawrinka, the Serb could get back into the action at the end of September.
by tennisnet.com
last edit: Sep 18, 2019, 09:11 am
The pictures from New York City are still remembered by many tennis fans: Novak Djokovic is treated by a physiotherapist on the left shoulder, first in the second round match against Juan Ignacio Londero, then in the round of 16 against Stan Wawrinka it is finally over. Djokovic had to give up, which of course immediately led to speculation about the length of a possible injury break.
Well, based on the statements made by the world number one against the Serbian TV broadcaster RTS, Djokovic's next assignment could take place exactly where it was planned: at the ATP Tour 500 tournament in Tokyo.
Laver Cup 2019 not an issue for Djokovic
"I'd really like to tell you when I'm back, but I'm not sure," Djokovic said initially. “We watch the results of the rehab every day. Unfortunately, the injury was serious. It kept me from continuing to play at the tournament in New York. I was sorry for that. It's one of the four biggest tournaments, especially important for the second half of the season. ”
In which Novak Djokovic wanted to hold back anyway. The 32-year-old from Belgrade was never scheduled for the Laver Cup, in which he had participated in Chicago last year. But for the event mentioned in the Japanese capital. “I hope to be back on the court in a week or two. Ideally, that means I can play in Tokyo. "