Novak Djokovic to play in Banja Luka next week despite elbow injury

Novak Djokovic confirmed his participation in Banja Luka next week, saying he is fine and congratulating Lorenzo Musetti.

Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic played rather below-par tennis for his standards in Monte Carlo, where he lost to Lorenzo Musetti in the 3rd round.

The Serbian legend hit the court wearing an elbow bandage, and he was clearly struggling to hit his serve. Therefore, it was clear that his arm was injured. After the match, when asked to comment about his condition, he confirmed his participation in Banja Luka next week, adding, “I cannot say anything. I’m okay. I’m fine. Congratulations to him! We move on.”

Novak Djokovic in 2023

Novak Djokovic

18 - 6win/loss

Hard
8-3
Clay
10-3
37 year old
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2024 Highlights

Now ranked no.1, Djokovic played his last match on the 13th of April when he surrendered to world no.21 Lorenzo Musetti 4-6 7-5 6-4 in the 3rd round in Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters (draw).

This year Novak owns a composed 16-2 record. Novak has won 2 titles in 2023 in Adelaide and Australian Open.

He is also scheduled to play in Madrid (Mutua Madrid Open) on the 26th of April and Rome (Internazionali BNL d’Italia) on the 10th of May.

Djokovic
Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters
Djokovic's Record

Musetti in Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters, ranking, and results in 2023

Lorenzo Musetti

24 - 19win/loss

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6-7
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1-2
Clay
10-8
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7-2
22 year old
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2024 Highlights

Currently the world no.21, Lorenzo has achieved a 9-8 win-loss record in 2023. Lorenzo is competing in Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters where he bested the world no.34 Miomir Kecmanovic 7-61 6-0, the world no.159 Luca Nardi 6-0 6-0 and the world no.1 Novak Djokovic 4-6 7-5 6-4.

Lorenzo Musetti will take on the world no.8 Jannik Sinner in the quarter. Their current head to head is 1-0 for Sinner.

Lorenzo was the finalist in Australia (United Cup).

He is also scheduled to play in Madrid (Mutua Madrid Open) on the 26th of April and Rome (Internazionali BNL d’Italia) on the 10th of May.

Musetti
Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters
Musetti's Record
Musetti
Projected
Draw

Novak Djokovic and Lorenzo Musetti played each other 4 times. Their current record is 3-1 for Djokovic. Before, the last time they fought against each other, Lorenzo Musetti won 4-6 7-5 6-4 in the 3rd round in Monte-Carlo (Monte) on the 13th of April 2023.

Novak Djokovic

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