Nine-time Melbourne champion Novak Djokovic is a heavy favorite to win the Australian Open. The Serbian has been struggling with his health in recent days and the news from the first Grand Slam of the year is not necessarily good for the Joker.

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Novak Djokovic canceled Monday practice at the Australian Open

Serbian journalist Sasha Ozmo said on Twitter that Nole’s training session scheduled for 19:00 (Australian time – 10:00 in Romania) has been cancelled.

It is currently unknown whether Djokovic will postpone training until Monday or not. In this regard, another message from the organizers is expected.

No. 4 seed Nole will meet Roberto Carballes Bayena (Spain – 75th ATP) in the first round of the Australian Open 2023

Novak suffered a hamstring problem during the tournament in Adelaide, which was won by Djokovic (92nd career ATP title).

At the age of 35, Djokovic has 21 Grand Slam titles on his resume (just one behind leader Rafael Nadal), nine of which were won at the Australian Open (2008, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2020, 2021). ).

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