“I hit myself badly” – Novak Djokovic issues clarification after misunderstanding over his “limping” airport exit in Doha
It’s true that Novak Djokovic addressed the concerns surrounding a video that showed him limping at Doha airport. He clarified that it wasn’t a recurrence of a previous injury, but rather a result of a self-inflicted incident. Here’s a summary of what he explained:
- The Incident:
- Djokovic explained that he had bumped his ankle quite hard while leaving the airport very early in the morning.1
- This bump caused him to limp, which was then captured in the video.2
- Clarification:
- He emphasized that it was not related to any prior injuries and that he was feeling fine.
- He wanted to clear up the misunderstanding and reassure fans that he was in good physical condition.
- He also stated that people made a connection to previous injuries, and that this was not the case.3
Essentially, he wanted to set the record straight and prevent any unnecessary worry about his fitness.