Concerns about Novak Djokovic after the Serbian left Holger Rune hanging at Arthur Ashe, will he arrive at 100% for his debut at the US Open?
After learning about the order of play and knowing that Novak Djokovic will make his debut this coming Monday at the US Open 2024 in the last night session, it has been revealed through various media outlets that the world number two is not having optimal preparation as he had to abruptly cut short one of his training sessions. During this Friday in New York, Nole left Holger Rune waiting at Arthur Ashe by not showing up for the second training session, which aligns with the back issues he has been experiencing in the past couple of days.
The Serbian and Danish players were scheduled to train from 12:00 to 13:00 at the US Open facilities. From 13:00 to 14:00, Holger and Novak had another session planned to practice at Arthur Ashe in front of the public, but Rune was left waiting on the central court of the New York Grand Slam. Djokovic’s team informed Holger that Djokovic needed treatment to assess if he could continue his training, as reported by TV2.
Physical Issues for Novak Djokovic
After around half an hour, it became evident that Djokovic could not proceed with the practice. “It is believed that Djokovic is suffering from some kind of injury, but the exact cause is still unknown,” sources from the Danish media said. Now, we can only wait to find out if these discomforts are serious enough to hinder Novak’s path in the US Open or if, after undergoing tests and treatment in the following days, he feels capable of playing at the highest level. In less than a day, all doubts will be cleared, considering the Serbian is one of the top contenders debuting early at Flushing Meadows, in case he chooses not to address the matter in the pre-match press conference.
