Novak Djokovic's preparation for the final Major of the season has taken a worrying turn. The 24-time Major winner is practicing in Montenegro ahead of the US Open, and he required his physio to work on his troubled right thigh.
Novak injured it in the Wimbledon quarter-final against Flavio Cobolli on a match point. It affected his movement in the semi-final against Jannik Sinner, and Djokovic has yet to compete since.
The latest footage sparked concerns among fans and experts, as the Serb aims to chase his record-extending 25th Major crown in New York. Novak should compete in mixed doubles on Tuesday.
However, he has yet to embrace a trip to US. The veteran has built a reputation for resilience, often overcoming physical setbacks to provide his A-game on the biggest stages.
Still, the timing of this scare, if it happened in the previous days, is far from ideal, with the final Major event of the season starting soon. Novak's next moves will be closely monitored in the upcoming days, including his trip to New York.
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The tennis world awaits clarity on whether this issue will affect his campaign at the event where he celebrated four times, the most recently in 2023. If his right thigh still bothers him, Djokovic will have to overcome another setback to pass the opening rounds and get himself in the title contention.
Novak has not played in a Major final for two years. However, he collected three semi-finals this season, standing as the second player to accomplish that alongside Jannik Sinner.
