Published 20:44 IST, January 20th 2023

9-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic provides injury update; 'I am worried'

9 time Australian Open winner Novak Djokovic after his match against Enzo Couacaud struggled with his hamstring and said he is worried.

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vak Djokovic is one of legends of modern tennis. vak Djokovic needs introduction when it comes to tennis. Djokovic has established his own legacy and he will be remembered in coming years. Djokovic becomes a totally different person when it comes to winning Australian Open. veteran till w has won 9 Australian Open titles and has also won 21 Grand Slams. With time passing and increasing, Djokovic seems to be worried. 

21-time Grand Slam winner says that he is a bit worried about his hamstring. veteran furr said that he is having issues with his hamstring in ongoing edition of Australian Open. 

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vak defeated his french opponent Enzo Couacaud by  6-1, 6-7 (5-7), 6-2, 6-0 at Rod Laver Arena. vak will next meet 27th seed Grigor Dimitrov in Round 3 match on Saturday, January 21 at Rod Laver Arena.

During his match against Enzo Couacaud, vak struggled with an injury and immediately needed medical attention. Serbian after match mitted that he was struggling with his hamstring but wanted to continue. 

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'I am worried'

Concerned about his fitness vak said, "I am worried. I mean, I cant say that I'm t. I have reason to be worried. But at same time, I have to accept circumstances and try to just myself with my team. My physio and medical team have been doing everything possible so that I can be able to play every match."

"re's t much more to talk about. re's two choices: leave it or keep going. So I'm going to keep going. I'm going to try to play and compete with, of course, a great player Dimitrov in a couple days' time", vak ded.

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vak Djokovic till w has been dominant in ongoing Australian Open defeating both Laslo Djere and Aslan Karatsev in straight sets. vac has won 9 Australian Open titles and is still undefeated from 2019. 

vak Djokovic is one of true legends of tennis. After Roger Federer, Djokovic is one of those players who has single-handedly dominated game. w that Rafael Nal and Andy Murray are out of competition he is once again favourite to win his 22nd grand slam and 10th Australian Open title.

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20:44 IST, January 20th 2023