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Tennis: Djokovic hampered by wrist pain at the United Cup

Novak Djokovic was treated for a wrist problem during his United Cup match against Jiri Lehecka on Tuesday in Perth, Australia.

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Tennis: Djokovic hampered by wrist pain at the United Cup

Novak Djokovic was treated for a wrist problem during his United Cup match against Jiri Lehecka on Tuesday in Perth, Australia. This embarrassment, however, did not prevent the world number one from fighting to snatch victory - 6-1, 6-7 (3), 6-1 - and put Serbia tied with the Czech Republic in this event by mixed teams.

Djokovic, who is aiming for a record 11th Australian Open title this month, appeared to be bothered by his right wrist in practice and grimaced at times during the first set. The Serbian had his wrist treated at the end of this first set, Lehecka taking advantage of the opportunity to snatch the second in the tie-break. Djokovic again took a medical timeout before the start of the third set.

“I managed to hold on and it’s neither the first nor the last time. These things happen. You just have to manage and find a solution, the 36-year-old said after his victory. Let’s wait and see what happens now.” The world No. 1, who was to play the decisive mixed doubles with Olga Danilovic, was replaced by Hamad Medjedovic.

The Australian Open will take place from January 14 to 28 at Melbourne Park.

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