By Richard Pagliaro | @TennisNow | Sunday, January 26, 2025
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Novak Djokovic has a bold statement for his naysayers.
Keep your opinions to yourself; you aren’t the experts.
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The 24-time Grand Slam titlist faced criticism from some fans at Rod Laver Arena after he was forced to retire in his Australian Open semifinal against Alexander Zverev due to a hamstring injury, following a first-set tiebreak loss.
Djokovic took to social media to share evidence, posting his MRI results that confirm a left hamstring tear, complete with his name and the timestamp of the test.
Just sharing this for all the self-proclaimed sports injury “experts” out there. pic.twitter.com/ZO5mBtw9zB
— Novak Djokovic (@DjokerNole) January 25, 2025
“Just sharing this for all the self-proclaimed sports injury ‘experts’ out there,” Djokovic stated on X.
While Djokovic is known for his remarkable ability to bounce back from injuries, medical professionals suggest that this particular muscle tear might require a recovery period of six to eight weeks.