Dubai Open 2023: World No.1 Novak Djokovic has given an update about his fitness. The Serbian won the Australian Open with a hamstring niggle last month. He is yet to recover completely. However he has confirmed his participation in the Dubai Open that begins next week. Djokovic also revealed on Wednesday that he is yet to receive a confirmation on his participation in the next month’s Indian Wells and Miami Open. Follow Tennis News and LIVE updates on InsideSport.IN
Dubai Open 2023: Novak Djokovic confirms participation in upcoming Dubai Open despite not being 100% fit, World No.1 still awaits awaits permission to play in Indian Wells – Check Out
Djokovic last played in the Australian Open 2023. He won the title in the Melbourne Major. With the win, he equalled Rafael Nadal’s tally of 22 Grand Slam titles. The victory also propelled him to the top spot in the rankings.
Following his win, he spoke at a Press conference from Belgrade for the first time on Wednesday. “As for the injury I sustained at the Australian Open, it’s healed. But I’m not 100 percent yet. Things are looking very good. As a team, we made the decision to go to Dubai,” he said.
Djokovic is all set to lead the field in Dubai. Meanwhile, earlier, he had appealed for a special permit to enter the US in the coming month. As per the new Covid-19 restrictions in place in the US, no unvaccinated foreigner can enter the country till May 2023.
Djokovic revealed that he is still awaiting the confirmation from the US government. “I’d love to play. I’m glad I received the approval of directors in Miami and Indian Wells. I hope the decision makers will give the approval. It is out of my control now.”
The Serbian also said that he is scheduled to begin his clay court season at the Monte Carlo Masters in April. He will then play at the Srspka Open, before the French Open.
Djokovic is a week away from another milestone. He has equalled Steffi Graf’s all-time record for most weeks spent at number one of 377. The 35-year-old is all set to break Graf’s record in the coming week.
Dubai Open 2023: Novak Djokovic confirms participation in upcoming Dubai Open despite not being 100% fit, World No.1 still awaits awaits permission to play in Indian Wells – Check Out
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