The program could change in view of Rome for Novak Djokovic. According to what was reported by the Serbian media, the world number one went to Belgrade together with his brother and uncle to be close to his father, who was the victim of an accident.
Srdjan would in fact have suffered a fracture of the humerus due to a sudden fall from a chair. The 63-year-old, who was feeding the birds, landed on his shoulder and was taken to hospital.
Novak should have left in the next few days for the capital, where the Rome Internationals will be staged from 6 May. The 24-time slam champion has in fact deliberately decided to skip the Masters 1000 in Madrid to be ‘fresh’ in the key part of the season, where he will defend most of the points accumulated last year.
After Rome, in fact, the Balkan champion will participate in two other major events on clay, Roland Garros and then the Olympics in Paris.
His words in view of Rome
Djokovic had this to say about the series of events that is about to begin: “Now comes the most important moment of the season with Roland Garros, Wimbledon, the Olympics and the US Open, where I want to express my best tennis.
But this period begins with Rome, which I love very much. I always get great support and it’s a beautiful city. I hope to play a good tournament and play my best tennis here. This year I’m struggling a bit to find the level, but it’s okay.
This is sport and sometimes you don’t start the season the way you want. Even my age… but I’m always motivated”
