Novak Djokovic’s Injury Eliminates Serbia from the Davis Cup

Novak Djokovic’s Injury Eliminates Serbia from the Davis Cup

Novak Djokovic’s injury has forced Team Serbia out of the Davis Cup qualifiers, despite the tennis star receiving some encouraging news about his hamstring injury. Meanwhile, intense scenes across the world over the weekend have reinforced Lleyton Hewitt’s call for a return to the home-and-away format.

Djokovic Unable to Play for Serbia Due to Injury

Suffering from a torn hamstring sustained at the Australian Open, Djokovic was unable to represent Serbia in their match against Denmark. Initial reports suggested that he might be out for two months and could potentially make his return at Roland Garros in May.

However, recent updates indicate that his recovery is progressing much faster than expected, even raising the possibility of him competing in the ATP event in Doha later this month. Still, after the Australian Open, the 37-year-old hinted that he might adjust his schedule this year, prioritizing Grand Slams and ATP 1000 tournaments. This makes Doha a highly uncertain prospect for his fans.

Serbia Misses Out on Davis Cup Glory Without Djokovic

One thing is certain—Djokovic will not be lifting the Davis Cup trophy in 2025. Without their injured star, Team Serbia squandered a 2-0 lead in Copenhagen, allowing host nation Denmark to mount a thrilling comeback and secure a 3-2 victory.

Holger Rune played a pivotal role in Denmark’s fightback, pairing up with Johannes Ingildsen to claim victory in the doubles match before redeeming himself for Friday’s singles loss by defeating Miomir Kecmanovic 6-2, 6-4. In the decisive match, Elmer Moeller staged a remarkable comeback from a set down, defeating Hamad Medjedovic and igniting wild celebrations in Copenhagen.

Danish captain Frederick Nielsen expressed his elation:
“I am beyond thrilled. This is an unbelievable feeling. This is the first time in Davis Cup history that Denmark has come back from 0-2 down, and I couldn’t be prouder of the team.”

Electrifying Atmosphere Validates Lleyton Hewitt’s Call for Change

A massive crowd of 11,000 packed the Royal Arena, a stark contrast to the disappointing attendances that have plagued the Davis Cup in recent years.

Recognizing this issue, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) has decided to reinstate the traditional home-and-away format in 2025, leading to host nations enjoying overwhelming support from local fans across the globe. This decision is already proving to be a game-changer, injecting fresh excitement and intensity into the competition.