Novak Djokovic’s dad has been rushed to hospital after the 63-year-old required surgical procedure following a fall at his dwelling.
The present World No. 1 was on account of fly to Rome within the coming days for the Italian Open however has now travelled to Belgrade – alongside along with his brother and uncle – to be along with his father, Srdjan.
Per native media stories, Djokovic’s father suffered a damaged humerus after he fell from a chair and landed awkwardly on his shoulder whereas feeding birds.
It stays to be seen if the 24-time Grand Slam winner will amend his taking part in schedule if his father has to remain in hospital for a prolonged time frame.
The Serb, who grew to become a four-time winner of the Laureus World Sportsman of the 12 months Award final week, skipped this week’s Madrid Open and had beforehand hoped to kickstart his French Open preparations subsequent week in Rome.
‘I’ve deliberate to play in Rome, so I hope I’ll have the ability to do this if I put together properly,’ he beforehand mentioned on the Laureus Awards.
‘This 12 months has been a bit totally different for me, I haven’t but discovered my greatest stage of tennis and I hope I’ll at Roland Garros.’
The 36-year-old has performed simply 15 match matches this 12 months, most not too long ago struggling a shock defeat to Casper Ruud within the Monte-Carlo Masters semi-finals.
Djokovic has nonetheless but to nominate a alternative since asserting his break up with long-term coach Goran Ivanisevic final month however hinted he might go with out one for the ultimate years of his profession.
‘I’m contemplating that as properly, whether or not I ought to or shouldn’t have the coach,’ he mentioned on the Laures Awards.
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‘I had a very good time with Nenad Zimonjić as my coach the final three weeks so we’re speaking about persevering with and seeing.
‘I’m within the stage of my profession the place I can afford to possibly suppose having no coach can be an possibility. Let’s see. I’m going to make my choice quickly.’
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