Djokovic struggled with a 3 cm hamstring tear while playing in the Australian Open, says Craig Tiley
Djokovic struggled with a 3 cm hamstring tear while playing in the Australian Open, says Craig Tiley
The world’s number one tennis player, according to Novak Djokovic’s coach Goran Ivanisevic, suffered an ailment that would have forced most players to give up their sport.
According to Craig Tiley, the tournament’s director, as he made his way to a record-breaking ninth Australian Open triumph, Novak Djokovic reportedly struggled with a hamstring tear measuring three centimeters (1.2 inches).
The Serbian tied Rafael Nadal’s record of 22 Grand Slam victories after defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas in the final on Sunday. He had previously injured his hamstring.
Both Tiley and Ivanisevic think Djokovic is a remarkable player
“This guy I did see, he had a three-centimeter tear in his hammy,” Tiley remarked.
“Absolutely (I saw the scans), the doctors are going to tell you the truth.”
“There was a lot of speculation about whether it was true or not, it’s hard to believe that they can do what they do with those kinds of injuries.
“He’s remarkable, to deal with it extremely professionally.”
According to Djokovic’s coach Goran Ivanisevic, who spoke after the match, Djokovic was battling an injury that would have forced most athletes to quit.
“He’s so focused on everything he does, with every single minute of the day,” Tiley continued.
“That’s what he eats, what he drinks, when he does it, how he does it.”There’s no breakdown or mental breakdown in anything that he does. He’s been through a lot and to win 10 Australian Opens, I don’t think that’s ever going to be repeated… He’ll hold a significant place in the history of the Australian Open.”
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