Novak Djokovic is sweating on a wrist injury ahead of his quest for a record-extending 11th Australian Open title. The Serb required extended treatment during a surprise 6-4 6-4 defeat to home favourite Alex de Minaur at the United Cup on Wednesday. With the first major of 2024 set to get underway on January 14, live on Eurosport and discovery+, Djokovic now faces a fitness battle.
Novak Djokovic struggled with a wrist injury as he slipped to a straight sets defeat to Alex de Minaur in the United Cup – his first defeat in Australia since 2018.
In the first rubber of the quarter-final between Australia and Serbia, it was De Minaur who edged the host nation ahead with his first victory over the 24-time Grand Slam champion, avenging his Australian Open defeat of last year, where he won just five games.
Novak Djokovic struggled with a wrist injury as he slipped to a straight sets defeat to Alex de Minaur in the United Cup – his first defeat in Australia since 2018.
In the first rubber of the quarter-final between Australia and Serbia, it was De Minaur who edged the host nation ahead with his first victory over the 24-time Grand Slam champion, avenging his Australian Open defeat of last year, where he won just five games.
With the 2024 Australian Open set to kick off on January 14 live on discovery+, Djokovic now faces a race to be ready for his latest title defence.
