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Novak Djokovic provides injury update that tennis fans will love after surgery fears


Novak Djokovic has provided an update on his shoulder injury after being forced to retire at the US Open at the start of the month.

Serbian tennis star Djokovic has declared that he wants to play in the Japan Open at the end of this month.

The world number one is still recovering from his shoulder injury, and has admitted that he still hasn’t returned to the court.

The 32-year-old was forced to withdraw from the tournament in the fourth round against Stan Wawrinka.

During the tournament, he had managed to battle through the pain against Denis Kudla to progress to the fourth round, but was unable to continue after having the trainer on against Wawrinka.

Djokovic was not scheduled to be involved in the Laver Cup this weekend, but has admitted he could return this month.

He told RTS on Monday that the injury he suffered was serious and he still does not know when he will return.

The Serb did, however, say that he wants to play in Tokyo on September 30.

“I would like to tell you when I will be back, but I really do not know exactly,” he said.

“I monitor the results of rehabilitation every day.

“I monitor how the shoulder responds to recovery.

“Unfortunately, the injury was of a more serious nature. It prevented me from continuing the tournament in New York. I’m very sorry.

“It’s one of the four biggest tournaments, especially important in the second part of the season.

“I hope to be on the court in a week or two. For now, in an ideal scenario, the plan is to play Tokyo.

Reports had initially suggested that he would require from surgery, fearing that his year could be over.

However, that doesn’t appear to be the case, and if he plays in Tokyo, he will have the chance to put together a good run of form before the ATP Finals towards the end of the year.



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