Novak Djokovic plans on returning to motion on the Qatar Open subsequent week after recovering from a thigh harm however has made no point out of Andy Murray becoming a member of him.
The 24-time Grand Slam champion says the harm which pressured him out of the Australian Open has “almost 100 per cent repaired”.
His bid for a file twenty fifth Grand Slam title was prematurely halted in Melbourne final month when he needed to retire after dropping the primary set of the semi-final to Alexander Zverev.
However Djokovic, nonetheless one wanting a one centesimal profession ATP title, is on the entry checklist for the ATP 500 occasion in Doha – stay on Sky Sports activities Tennis – and has been given the go-ahead to play by his medical staff.
“There is no more rupture in the muscle, the injury is almost 100 per cent repaired and I am ready to go to work for more victories,” the 37-year-old instructed Montenegrin newspaper Vijesti.
“I’ve the inexperienced mild from the medical staff that I can prepare, that I can put together.
“The event in Doha is scheduled for seven days now so I am sticking to the schedule.
“Thank God, I was able to recover quickly. I’ve had more injuries lately than I did in the first 15 years of my career.
“This most likely comes with age, however my physique nonetheless listens to me, I nonetheless have a burning flame and a need to attain new issues.
“I hope that the 100th trophy can come to Doha right now. I’ve been chasing it for a long time – it will come when it should come.”
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A take a look at each Masters remaining on the ATP Tour between Murray and Djokovic
Djokovic made no point out of whether or not he’ll proceed to work with Andy Murray after his one-time rival joined his teaching staff in Melbourne.
The Qatar Open shall be headlined by world No 1 Jannik Sinner, together with different top-ranked gamers, together with Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev.
Karen Khachanov gained the Qatar Open in 2024 after defeating his Czech Jakub Mensik in straight units.
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