Novak Djokovic’s Injury Is Not Serious

Contrary to initial diagnoses, Novak Djokovic will not need much time to recover from the injury he sustained at the Australian Open.

Djokovic’s Recovery Timeline: MRI Scans Bring Good News

After undergoing medical tests and MRI scans, doctors have cleared Djokovic to resume light training in the coming days. The imaging results show that his muscle tear is not as severe as the one he suffered two years ago. As a result, his recovery time is expected to be shorter—approximately two weeks.

Djokovic’s Injury at the 2023 Australian Open

Back in the 2023 Australian Open, Djokovic played through a 3 cm hamstring tear but still delivered a dominant performance. He dropped only one set throughout the tournament and secured his 10th Australian Open title, marking his 22nd Grand Slam victory. Today, Djokovic holds a record 24 Grand Slam titles.

Djokovic’s 2025 Australian Open: Quarterfinal Finish and Injury Setback

This year, Djokovic advanced to the quarterfinals of the Australian Open, where he defeated Carlos Alcaraz. However, he sustained a thigh muscle injury in the process. The 37-year-old attempted to recover during the two-day break, skipping practice to minimize further damage. Despite his efforts, Djokovic was forced to retire after the first set in his semifinal match against Alexander Zverev, facing boos from disappointed fans.

Djokovic Responds to Critics: MRI Scan as Proof

To silence doubts about his injury, Djokovic shared his MRI scan on social media, captioning it:
“I think I should leave this here for all the ‘sports injury experts’ out there.”

His semifinal opponent, Alexander Zverev, defended Djokovic, stating:
“He has given so much to this sport for 20 years. He has won titles while playing with an abdominal tear and a hamstring tear. Let’s show respect and love for Djokovic.”

Djokovic’s Road to Recovery and Upcoming Tournaments

After returning to Serbia, Djokovic has been undergoing daily physiotherapy. If his recovery progresses as planned, he is expected to participate in the Qatar Open, scheduled to start on February 17.

Djokovic’s Absence Affects Serbia in the Davis Cup

Last week, Djokovic was unable to join the Serbian Davis Cup team in Denmark for the 2025 Davis Cup qualifiers. Without their top player, Serbia suffered a 2-3 comeback loss, despite initially leading 2-0.

With Djokovic on the road to recovery, tennis fans are eager to see if he can return in top form for the upcoming ATP Tour events and continue his Grand Slam dominance.