Novak Djokovic recently addressed concerns regarding a video that showed him limping through Doha’s airport following his early exit from the Qatar Open. The footage, which surfaced online, led to widespread speculation about a potential recurrence of the hamstring injury he sustained during the Australian Open earlier th
In response to these concerns, Djokovic clarified the situation during a press conference at the Indian Wells tournament. He explained that the limp was not related to his previous hamstring issue but resulted from accidentally injuring his ankle as he was leaving for the airport early in the morning. He described the incident as awkward, stating, “I hit myself quite hard as I was stepping out to leave, which was quite early, around 4:00 or 5:00 a.m.” citeturn0search2
Despite the brief limp captured in the video, Djokovic emphasized that he felt no pain or discomfort from his prior injury and was physically fine leading up to the Indian Wells tournament. He expressed his eagerness to participate, saying, “I’m feeling good and I really look forward coming to Indian Wells and Miami this year.” citeturn0search2
This clarification aims to alleviate any concerns among fans and the tennis community about Djokovic’s fitness ahead of the upcoming Masters events. His participation in both Indian Wells and the Miami Open signifies his intent to pursue the “Sunshine Double,” a
