Check Why Novak Djokovic’s US Open in doubt? 24-time Grand Slam champion forced to cut short training session with Holger Rune
With his competitors facing challenges, Novak Djokovic is also experiencing uncertainty before the 2024 US Open. Just days before the tournament, he encountered an injury concern, ending his training session with Holger Rune prematurely.
Reports suggest that Djokovic felt discomfort during practice at Flushing Meadows, and despite receiving treatment, he could not continue.
Fans Week drew a large crowd, with thousands flocking to Arthur Ashe Stadium to catch a glimpse of the legendary Serbian, Novak Djokovic, as he faced off against Holger Rune. However, after just 30 minutes on the court, Djokovic’s session was cut short, leaving fans with only photos and autographs, resulting in some disappointment among the attendees.
There was some confusion as Djokovic’s team remained on court, with his bags still present, raising questions about his whereabouts. Earlier in the afternoon, he was reportedly training on an outside court with Holger Rune. According to TV2, Djokovic picked up the issue during that session, and after about 30 minutes, it was confirmed that he wouldn’t continue.
The training took place between noon and 1 pm local time in New York. Whether this will affect his performance in the rest of the tournament remains uncertain. Djokovic has a history of wrist issues, so if that’s the problem, it might not be too concerning. However, he has also been dealing with knee problems recently, including undergoing surgery. Although he was seen without his knee brace in the lead-up to the tournament, he put it back on for practice during the Stars of the Open event, where he trained with Juan Martin del Potro and played alongside John McEnroe against Carlos Alcaraz and Andre Agassi.
Djokovic has a few days to prepare, as he is set to begin his 2024 campaign against Radu Albot on Tuesday. Coming off a gold medal victory in Paris this summer, where he defeated Alcaraz at Roland Garros, Djokovic is poised to face either Jan-Lennard Struff or Laslo Djere if he wins his opening match.
Djokovic was supposed to practice with Rune on Ashe at 1pm.
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Rune waited for 15 mins before Djokovic’s team took his bags off the court.
Not sure what is happening. Rune now signing autographs. pic.twitter.com/ufE83yN7Ac
“Novak Djokovic like 45 and still winning every tournament” – Frances Tiafoe hails Serb as the GOAT after Paris Olympics gold
Frances Tiafoe recently praised Novak Djokovic as the greatest of all time (GOAT) after the Serb secured a gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. This victory marked Djokovic’s second Olympic medal, with his first being a bronze at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, where he defeated James Blake.
The 2024 Olympics marked Novak Djokovic’s fifth appearance at the Games, where he represented Serbia in tennis alongside Dusan Lajovic. As the top seed, Djokovic began his campaign with victories over Matthew Ebden and Rafael Nadal in the first and second rounds, respectively.
He then defeated Dominik Koepfer in the third round and secured a win against eighth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas in the quarterfinals to advance to the semifinals. In the final four, the former World No. 1 overcame 11th seed and eventual bronze medalist Lorenzo Musetti before clinching the gold medal by defeating second seed Carlos Alcaraz 7–6(3), 7–6(2) in the final.
Before beginning his campaign at the 2024 US Open, Frances Tiafoe spoke with the press about Novak Djokovic’s victory at the Summer Games, among other topics. Tiafoe praised the Serb’s commitment to winning gold for his country, referring to him as the greatest of all time.
“Yeah, I mean, I know how bad he wanted that one, for sure. It was an incredible effort, incredible effort. You’ve got to tip your hat off to him. You know, stats-wise, I think he’s been the greatest player of all time for a while now and obviously now he just cemented it,” Tiafoe said.
Tiafoe also expressed admiration for Novak Djokovic’s ability to keep winning tournaments at his age, highlighting the Serb’s remarkable longevity and sustained success in the sport.
“Crazy. He’s like 45 and he’s still winning every tournament. It’s really good to see what he’s doing. But, yeah, I mean, tremendous effort, and I know that meant a lot to him and the country, so congratulations to him,” he added.
