Novak Djokovic dropped just five games in his match against Alex De Minaur to qualify for the quarterfinals of the 2023 Australian Open. Asked by Serbian media about doubts about his left hip injury, the Serbian reacted sharply.

Novak Djokovic “has nothing to prove to anyone”

After suffering an injury against Daniil Medvedev in Adelaide, Nole struggled in the opening rounds in Melbourne and required medical attention each time.

The Serbian seemed to forget the pain in the round of 16 match, and many voices in the tennis world said that he was using the injury to put his opponents to sleep.

“I leave these people to doubt. It is only about my injuries. When other players are injured, they become victims, but when it’s me, I pretend. Very interesting…

I don’t have to prove anything to anyone. I have an MRI, ultrasound and everything else, two years ago and today. I’ll see if I post them in my documentary or on social media. Maybe, maybe not.

I really don’t care what people think or say. It’s funny, it’s interesting to see a story around me that’s different from other players going through something similar. I’m used to it, it adds even more strength and motivation. Therefore, I thank them for this” – Novak Djokovicquoted by L’Equipe.

Know:

• Nole has won 25 straight at the Australian Open, an event he has won 9 times in his career.

• The Serbian reached the quarterfinals in Melbourne for the 13th time and for the 54th time in his career in the quarterfinals of Grand Slam tournaments.

• Djokovic will meet Russian Andriy Rublev in the quarterfinals on Wednesday. Joker is 2-1 in head-to-head matches, with the Russian’s victory coming on clay (in Belgrade in 2022).