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April 20, 2023

Novak Djokovic: World number one says elbow ‘not in ideal condition’

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World number one Novak Djokovic said his right elbow is “not in an ideal condition” before the Srpska Open in Bosnia-Herzegovina.

Djokovic, 35, had surgery on the joint in 2018 and wore strapping during his shock defeat by Lorenzo Musetti at the Monte Carlo Masters last week.

The Serb faces French 18-year-old Luca van Assche on Wednesday in Banja Luka as he builds up to the French Open.

“I hope it will be fully ready for the first match,” said Djokovic.

“The elbow is not in an ideal condition, but let’s say it’s good enough.”

Djokovic’s last-16 defeat at Monte Carlo was his first tournament since early March, having missed Indian Wells and the Miami Open after being denied entry to the United States.

He will begin his quest for an unprecedented 23rd Grand Slam title at Roland Garros on 28 May. – bbc.com