Djokovic Sets Return Date

Tennis superstar Novak Djokovic has received good news after the results of his hamstring injury scan were revealed on February 1. According to the latest reports, the Serbian player could return to competition within two weeks, with ATP 500 in Doha being a potential option.

Djokovic Could Return in Two Weeks, Eyes ATP 500 Doha

During his Australian Open quarterfinal against Carlos Alcaraz, Djokovic struggled with a hamstring injury, forcing him to pause for medical treatment. When he returned, his left thigh was tightly wrapped, but he still fought through four sets to reach the semifinals. However, Djokovic did not participate in any practice sessions until the morning of his match against Alexander Zverev. After losing the first set, he was forced to retire.

Djokovic Responds to Injury Doubts

Following his withdrawal, many experts questioned the legitimacy of his injury, prompting the 24-time Grand Slam champion to post MRI images on social media as proof that his injury was real.

According to Serbia’s Sportal, the MRI results from February 1 revealed that this injury is not as severe as the one he suffered in the 2023 season. The report also stated that after returning to Serbia, Djokovic underwent daily treatment and rehabilitation. His medical team has now cleared him to resume training in the coming days.

Main Focus Remains on Roland Garros

This update brings positive news for Djokovic, especially after initial reports suggested that he might be out for several months and would only be able to return for Roland Garros. However, if his recovery progresses well, he could compete at the Doha Open, set to begin on February 17.

Despite this, Djokovic’s main focus remains on Roland Garros, as he has not won a Grand Slam title since his US Open victory in September 2023.

“Throughout my career, I used to plan my schedule six months in advance, but that’s no longer the case,” Djokovic said last year.

“I am no longer chasing ATP Finals or rankings. Those tournaments are no longer my primary career goals. Whether I play other tournaments this year or in the future, I can’t say for sure. My top priority is competing for my national team and in Grand Slam events. Other tournaments are not as important.”