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Troicki heavily criticizes the quarantine regime in Melbourne. Djokovic tried to help…

This is why Viktor Troicki is so upset while in Melbourne

23 January 2021

Viktor Troicki and Novak Djokovic are going to play the ATP Cup pretty soon after they conquered the trophy last year. However, this time things will be rather complicated not only because of very strong competition but also because of the strict quaraninte protocols in Australia.

Viktor will be the captain of team Serbia and he released a rather strong statement saying that the confinement will impact seriously his chances at the upcoming slam to create also “chaos” in his career. Troicki was on one of those planes with infected passengers and therefore he has been in strict confinement without having the chance to leave the room for 14 days.

“Total chaos, horror as far as everything is concerned. I’m locked up for 14 days, I can’t leave the room. No training, nothing. My Grand Slam is failing, I can’t get ready for five sets in the room.

All preparations are failing. After two weeks of lying in bed, it is certain that I will have to get back in shape for the next month and a half. All this is creating chaos in my career.”

Djokovic famously tried to help the players struggling with the quarantine, but his suggestions were not very well received.

Troicki at the Australian Open

Viktor doesn’t have a glorious record at the Australian Open. He played the tournament 13 times and his best result was reaching the 3rd round. Last year he failed to qualify for the main draw.

Viktor Troicki in 2021

Now the world no.202, Viktor played his last match on the 13^th of January when he defeated Cedrik-Marcel Stebe 6-4 6-2 in the qualifications of the Australian Open Qualifying (draw).

During this season Troicki has an overall 3-0 win-loss record.

Novak Djokovic in 2021

Ranked world no.1, Novak played his last match on the 21^st of November 2020 when he lost to Dominic Thiem 7-5 6-7(10) 7-6(5) in the semifinal in the Nitto ATP Finals (draw).

Presently, during this year the Serbian has a compiled 0-0 record.

Viktor Troicki and Novak Djokovic faced off 14 times. The head to head is 13-1 for Djokovic. The last time they squared off, Novak Djokovic won 6-1 6-4 in the 1^st round in Dubai (Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships) in February 2013.