Djokovic misplaced sleep to take care of hamstring drawback

Novak Djokovic mentioned he labored together with his physiotherapist all night time to repair a hamstring problem earlier than the Serbian beat Sebastian Korda within the Adelaide Worldwide 1 closing on Sunday forward of this month’s Australian Open.

Djokovic underwent therapy on his left leg throughout Saturday’s semifinal victory over Daniil Medvedev after he hyper-extended his left hamstring whereas stretching to make a forehand.

However the 35-year-old moved freely on the courtroom in Sunday’s closing earlier than he dug deep to save lots of a match level and seal a 6-7(8), 7-6(3), 6-4 victory.

“I awoke all proper. Went deep into the night time final night time with work executed with the physio,” Djokovic instructed reporters. “Speak with the medical doctors, as properly, of the event, and so on. There was plenty of care going into as we speak’s match in regards to the hamstring. It was all proper. Few instances within the match I felt was tightening up the muscle, however nothing that may fear me for my efficiency.”

On the January 16-29 Australian Open, Djokovic will likely be bidding for a record-extending tenth title to attract stage with Rafael Nadal on 22 Grand Slam crowns.

“I couldn’t ask for a greater preparation and lead-up to Australian Open,” Djokovic mentioned.

“I sit up for Melbourne. Rod Laver might be my most - not most likely, it definitely is my most profitable courtroom in my profession. I really like taking part in there. I sit up for it. I've every week off for restoration now and dealing on particular issues when it comes to my sport, my physique, getting my thoughts in the proper state for the best-of-five and two lengthy weeks hopefully.”