Djokovic ruled out in 2017

By Daily Sports on July 27, 2017

Twelve-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic will not play again in 2017 because of an elbow injury.

Former world number one Djokovic, 30, retired injured during his Wimbledon quarter-final match against Tomas Berdych on 12 July.

He claimed to have been suffering from an elbow problem for 18 months.

"Professionally this is not an easy decision for me, but I'm trying to look at the positive side," said the Serb, who is the world number four.

'Break will help Djokovic recover best form'In July, Djokovic won the Aegon International in Eastbourne - his 68th career title, but his first since January.

He suffered a shock defeat by world number 117 Denis Istomin at January's Australian Open, where he was defending champion, and then lost his French Open crown when he was beaten by Dominic Thiem in the quarter-finals in June.

Djokovic said he would spend the time building up his fitness and strength, as well as working on areas of his game he felt needed to be improved.

"I want to play professional tennis for many years to come," he added in a message on his Facebook page."

All the doctors I've consulted, and all the specialists I have visited, in Serbia and all over the world, have agreed that this injury requires rest," Djokovic said.

•Photo shows Novak Djokovic.

Source Daily Sports

Posted July 27, 2017


 

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