Already during the tournament, Djokovic admitted that he was worried about his knee. He repeatedly took medical time-outs.
“In the last games it started well, but it got worse. I took pills, used hot cream. Everything works for a while, but then it stops helping.
For me, it’s really the American race. This requires a lot of physical and moral energy. I fight not only with the opponent, but also with my condition.
There’s not a single Russian woman left at the Australian Open
However, it is a circumstance that must be accepted. I’m just grateful that I can play at all. Before the Australian Open, I thought it was impossible,” Djokovic told a press conference.
Source: Sport

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