Novak Djokovic has confirmed that he will not be participating in Serbia’s Davis Cup tie against Denmark due to a leg injury sustained during the Australian Open. Djokovic suffered the injury during his quarterfinal match against Carlos Alcaraz and was later forced to retire from his semifinal match against Alexander Zverev. Despite his efforts to manage the injury, it has proven too severe to allow him to compete in the upcoming Davis Cup matches.
Djokovic’s absence is a significant blow to the Serbian team, as he has been a key player in their Davis Cup campaigns over the years. Serbia will now rely on Miomir Kecmanovic, Laslo Djere, and Hamad Medjedovic to face Denmark, which will be led by Holger Rune. The tie is set to take place from January 31 to February 2 in Copenhagen’s Royal Arena.
This development is particularly disappointing for Serbian fans who were hopeful that Djokovic’s participation would boost their chances of advancing in the tournament. Djokovic’s decision to withdraw highlights the importance of prioritizing his health and recovery, especially given his grueling schedule and the demands of professional
Novak Djokovic in 2025
At the moment ranked no.6, Novak played his last match on the 24th of January when he had to retire when playing against world no.2 Alexander Zverev in the semifinal and the scoreline was 7-6(5) .
This season Djokovic has managed to achieve an overall 7-2 record. Novak Djokovic’s latest run at the Australian Open was the best achievement of his season.
He is also scheduled to play in Doha (Qatar ExxonMobil Open) on the 17th of February and () on the 29th of December.