Djokovic Won Australian Open With 3cm Tear In Hamstring

by Staff | February 2nd, 2023, 6:56 pm
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According to Australian Open tournament head Craig Tiley, Novak Djokovic won his 10th title Sunday playing with a 3cm tear in his left hamstring.

“I think a lot of the challenges around Novak is he gets a bad rap but at the end of the day, I don’t think anyone can question his athleticism,” Tiley said on SEN.

“I did see he had a three centimeter tear in his hammy,” he said. Later adding that he saw the scan. “Absolutely. The doctors are going to tell you the truth.


“I think there was a lot of speculation on whether it was true or not.

“It’s hard to believe that someone can do what they do with those types of injuries, but he’s remarkable.”

As the tournament went on, Djokovic’s torn hamstring appeared to be less of an issue. And by the last three rounds, he looked fully healed.

“The good thing about the Grand Slam here is that you have a day between the matches, so it allowed me to have more time than normally on some other tournaments to recover, to try to do all the treatments in order to get myself in somewhat of a good state and condition to play and eventually win,” Djokovic said Sunday.

“From fourth round onwards, I feel the leg was not bothering me as much. I felt my movement was much better. I played some of my best tennis honestly in Australian Open. The fourth round, quarterfinal, semifinals, just really comfortable on the court, hitting the ball great.”


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56 Comments for Djokovic Won Australian Open With 3cm Tear In Hamstring

Wog Boy Says:

Zed,

😂

February 2nd, 2023 at 8:47 pm


zed Says:

WB, Skeezer and Giles should buy in bulk and then apply liberally given what is coming in 2023.

So much happiness ahead :)

February 2nd, 2023 at 9:29 pm


Wog Boy Says:

Zed,
You forgot my and Nole’s “komšija” (neighbour) Fred Flintstone.

February 2nd, 2023 at 9:35 pm


zed Says:

You’re right! I had forgotten him, I think because he’s been a bit quiet for a while, I wonder why?

February 2nd, 2023 at 9:55 pm


chrisford1 Says:

I’m starting the unfounded rumor that Djokovic got an injection of surgical grade superglue and Dacron nanomesh to close the tear.

The surgery required Djokovic’s hamstring to be as weak and as relaxed as possible, so slices of bread were placed on Djokovic during the tear mending operation.

I hope we hear back from Fred. Last I knew, he had stopped posting while he tried to figure out how to use a new name people wouldn’t make as much fun about.

February 3rd, 2023 at 2:13 am


Giles Says:

xyz and Bog Boy.. Too much gloating already. 2 🤡 at work!

February 3rd, 2023 at 7:16 am


Tennispompom Says:

Here’s an apt quote from a wise man (Leonardo da Vinci):

“There are three classes of people: those who see, those who see when they are shown, those who do not see.”

Leonardo was right; even in the rather small sample of comments on this article, we have examples of all three categories.

February 3rd, 2023 at 8:02 am


Alison hodge Says:

Injuries suck, so I doubt there’s anything to gain lying about them

February 3rd, 2023 at 8:44 am


Alison hodge Says:

Regarding anything else it’s early in the year, 1 grand slam played, too early to draw any conclusions regarding anything else, let’s see

February 3rd, 2023 at 8:47 am


Dave Says:

Good point Allison. 2012 looked like Djokovic would continue all of the momentum of 2011 and he never won another major after winning in Australia. 2013 was the same. 2020 was also the same. Nothing happens until it happens. I know on paper can be much different than reality. But I was thinking about each of the 3 majors left this year. French Open Nadal will be favoured to win. Wimbledon, Djokovic will be favoured to win. Last time Rafa and Nole played at Wimbledon it went 5 and could have gone either way. US Open, Rafa has won it more times than Novak. The last time they played Rafa won in 4 sets. I realize Nole hasn’t lost a set on hardcourts against Rafa since then. But I’m just focusing on their history at the majors both individually and against each other. On Paper if both are healthy, it could be a very interesting year. It’s easy for everyone to be overconfident after a big win. But no one knows how reality will play out in the future. So I’m not going to be just assuming that Nole will automatically win the most majors. He’s definitely the favourite. But nothing happens until it happens.

February 3rd, 2023 at 2:26 pm


Wog Boy Says:

Interesting record after turning 30 years of age:

10 > 7 > 4

February 3rd, 2023 at 7:03 pm


Alison hodge Says:

Dave please spell my name right, it only has one L, anyway I’ve always said since I started posting here, that I don’t care one way or the other regarding GOAT debate, and people can look back over the archives, I’ve always believed in Greats instead, but that’s just me and my opinion, if others want to, I’m happy anoint Novak and says he’s GOAT that’s fine by me, I’m happy with my favorites achievements, yes I’ve had disagreements with Novak fans, which was more about me, but I think the dead horse has been flogged now, things change, PEACE

February 4th, 2023 at 4:18 pm


Wog Boy Says:

Who would have thought that this 4 years old boy will become the GOAT one day, somewhere in the high mountains in Serbia:

https://youtu.be/PqmmHEk6B3A

February 5th, 2023 at 5:04 am


Alison hodge Says:

AWW I can’t believe how cute that video is of Novak ❤️

February 5th, 2023 at 6:46 am


Dave Says:

I actually went back and noticed that I had spelled your name wrong before you said anything. Sorry about that.

February 5th, 2023 at 11:11 am


Alison hodge Says:

Thanks Dave

February 5th, 2023 at 12:34 pm


Okiegal Says:

Regarding the GOAT debate……Roger fans have their goat, Novak fans have their goat, Rafa fans have their goat. I doubt that there’s anything that another fan base can say about who the “real” goat is, that’s going to change anyone’s mind. To each his own. End of story! Rafa Nadal is my GOAT!
VAMOS!!

February 5th, 2023 at 3:08 pm


Alison hodge Says:

Okie hi and well said 👋

February 5th, 2023 at 5:09 pm


Okiegal Says:

Hi Alison! I’m just telling it like it is!! Hope this finds you happy and in good health!

February 5th, 2023 at 11:43 pm


Giles Says:

Hahaha . Yes faker was very cute at that age and now?Looks like Satan!

February 6th, 2023 at 6:36 am


zed Says:

There it is again, the sadness, the evidence of low achievement and low self esteem.

Everytime I try to be more compassionate towards one of life’s losers I get a smack-in-the-face reminder of why that person is such a loser.

I have to learn to accept that some people cannot be anything other than what they are, utterly and completely useless to those around them.

February 6th, 2023 at 6:28 pm


Alison hodge Says:

Sorry to hyjack the thread, just thought I’d put this up for Federer fans, well fans in general I suppose, Federer is apparently going to be a commontator at Wimbledon this year….

February 7th, 2023 at 3:55 pm


Wog Boy Says:

Nole applied for special visa in order to play IW and Miami, he has support from both tournaments directors plus lot of players, USA is a last bastion for unvaccinated people, now everything is in the hands of US administration, they will know in a few days time:

https://www.rts.rs/page/sport/ci/story/33/tenis/5119046/novak-djokovic-inijan-vels-sjedinjene-drzave.html

February 10th, 2023 at 5:55 pm


Giles Says:

Dear USA. Beware of the unvaccinated! He will infect the whole population!

February 11th, 2023 at 6:28 am


zed Says:

WB, I think he has another chance at the calendar year grand slam and of course he need to win the French Open to achieve that.

I personally would prefer he doesn’t bother with IW and Miami but if he must play one then Miami alone would be OK, still better if he plays neither.

IW is in California and they’re all freaking crazy there, the crazy leftists would make trouble in some way. There’s also the chance that Governor Newsom (Pelosi’s nephew) would pull some sort of media event to make things difficult for Novak.

All in all, Miami alone would be OK I think but neither is better.

February 12th, 2023 at 6:38 pm


Wog Boy Says:

Zed,
As good friend of mine suggested to me, Nole actually didn’t want to apply, he was clear during AO, if they lift ban on unvaccinated foreigners he’ll play, if not he won’t.
What changed is that he has backing from both tournament directors (for a difference of last year USO) and they asked him to apply, they want him there, Tommy Haas was in Melbourne and even said it’s disgrace that Nole can’t play. Nole knows that chances of having visa approved are close to zero but he is doing it on purpose with a right agenda.

I agree about him not playing either of them, Dubai is sufficient and he should concentrate on CC season, for a difference of HC and Grass, where he can play almost without warm up tournaments, clay is very demanding and need few good tournaments to get ready for the FO.

February 12th, 2023 at 10:14 pm


zed Says:

WB, I have also heard a theory that his sponsors were pressuring him to apply and that they were working through business to government channels to press for allowing him to play. They want the TV exposure as much as they can get it.

It’s all rumour though, I have not seen any actual communications from sponsors to government.

I just want him to win the slams, I want to drink the salty tears of Nadal and Federer fans.

February 12th, 2023 at 10:39 pm


Wog Boy Says:

“I just want him to win the slams, I want to drink the salty tears of Nadal and Federer fans.”

I didn’t say that😉

Talking about drinking, it’s your turn now to come to Sydney, be my guest. I can suggest you dates, 22/23 of April, it’s a Serbian Festival Sydney, food, music and rest for the two days in the heart of Sydney, Pyrmont Bay Park, something like this for two days:

https://youtu.be/0Hu0zgpr5ko

February 12th, 2023 at 11:01 pm


zed Says:

WB, Thankyou and it’s quite possible but is dependent on the boss and what she has planned.

FYI, Tues Apr 25 is Anzac day so she may already be plotting something for Sat/Sun/Mon/Tues. I will talk to her and see what she is thinking.

February 13th, 2023 at 12:17 am


Giles Says:

The poor Australians have to put up with this shite! 🙄😱

February 14th, 2023 at 7:17 am


Wog Boy Says:

Gisele, vast majority of these young people are Australians, born and bred here, and the rest are raised in Australia, so they are all Australians. You know, Australia is very diverse country, unlike that backward hole where you live, not all Australians are of Anglo-Saxon origins!
Thanks God for that, otherwise we would be all still eating fish and chips.

February 14th, 2023 at 8:31 pm


zed Says:

WB, I’ve told this forum many times what a great place Australia is to live and how anyone who decides to come live here will forever be happy they did so.

This is true even for Giles and his Mum, I am sure they’d find a new lease of life in the Sunshine and wide open spaces of this great land.

Giles, after a few years of residence I’m sure you can still get the dole here just like you do there in the UK.

February 14th, 2023 at 8:58 pm


Wog Boy Says:

Zed, I think they would fit perfectly with new breed of immigrants, as soon as they arrive they would go to Centrelink to clam all social benefits (Australia is too generous when it comes to social benefits), then they would apply for public housing, why bother looking for job and saving to buy a house?
Of course, then they will find some cash work and abuse the system, they are parasites, it’s better to stay where they are, we have too many parasites without Gisele and her mum, and we are paying their social benefits.

As for Australia, you are absolutely right, I have never regretted coming here, best decision I made, Europe is f…d, haven’t been in North America so can’t say the same for them…though….

February 15th, 2023 at 12:10 am


Wog Boy Says:

Just to clarify, you know which part of the world I am talking when I say “new breed of immigrants”, we won’t say it loud, doesn’t apply to all newcomers.

February 15th, 2023 at 12:18 am


zed Says:

WB you are correct, I just didn’t want Giles to think he could get the dole straight away, he would have to have been here long enough to have achieved residency or maybe citizenship, I’m actually not sure which one is required.

It’s probably not viable anyway, he would have to get a job for at least a few years and he’s quite comfortable living with his Mum and waiting for the government payments.

Thinking about all that, I guess they’re probably better staying in the council housing and watching the telly.

February 15th, 2023 at 12:50 am


skeezer Says:

Why don’t you 2 email each other instead of filling up empty space here? You want to talk tennis fine, but otherwise get each others phone, chat handle, text message or whatever’s….and you can discuss your non tennis stuff there.

February 16th, 2023 at 9:40 pm


Wog Boy Says:

And who exactly are you and when was the last time you we’re talking tennis, you are just trolling Nole fans and rubbish Nole, besides, this is Nole’s tread so just shut up and move on, nobody is forcing you to read.

February 17th, 2023 at 6:29 am


Wog Boy Says:

^^
should say “were” and not “we’re”

February 17th, 2023 at 6:34 am


Wog Boy Says:

Last night celebration and fireworks outside family restaurant “Novak” in Belgrade to honour his AO title:

https://youtu.be/tTUXNrusm64

February 18th, 2023 at 6:19 pm


Wog Boy Says:

This one is for Nole’s and my neighbour Fred Flintstone, Restaurant Novak two nights ago, “komšija uživaj”:

https://youtu.be/JMcQSvSU9Ec

February 20th, 2023 at 4:16 pm


zed Says:

WB, thanks for that. Beautiful to see such a happy family.

February 20th, 2023 at 5:02 pm


Wog Boy Says:

My pleasure Zed, I am sure Fred likes it too…

February 20th, 2023 at 5:29 pm


Wog Boy Says:

This one is for you Zed, same event, 22 GS event two nights ago, Jelena performing:

https://youtu.be/H5e9JRGOF1s

February 20th, 2023 at 5:47 pm


chrisford1 Says:

Djokovic is still recuperating. Otherwise it would have been super if he had gone to Latin America instead of N America. 377 weeks as #1. Covid and his refusal to get vaccinated cost him 30-35 more weeks.
Time at #1 and leading in Masters 1000s form excellent arguments for frivolous GOAT chatter

February 20th, 2023 at 7:29 pm


Wog Boy Says:

CF1,

If you follow the arguments of the other two groups, GOAT doesn’t exist anymore.
While Nole was legging behind the other two the GOAT existed, it was either of the other two, as Nole was taking record after the record, he basically holds all relevant tennis records atm and that by “stand alone”, and tied at 22, suddenly GOAT doesn’t exist anymore. They changed narrative, now they are saying, “they are all greats, let’s enjoy their greatness “, well, that’s partially correct, they are all greats but there is only one greatest, his name NOVAK DJOKOVIC.

I remember the days when the leader of one the the group (you know which one😉) was giving us Wiki link of the records of his man to prove his point, which at the time was correct, the dude was the GOAT, but he stopped doing it while back, should we give him a link of Nole’s records now? No, I am pretty sure he already checked them, he knows them like “Hail Mary”😉

February 20th, 2023 at 10:26 pm


Wog Boy Says:

BTW CF1,

Nole is back in action next week, Dubai, he is now after WTA records since he has all ATP records.

February 20th, 2023 at 11:38 pm


zed Says:

WB, Yes I have seen them moving the goal posts time and time again.

When Roger won Wimbeldon and the US Open in 2004 and then in 2005 won the Aus Open they were screaming “Oh My God! Oh My God! Roger could be holding all four Grand Slams if he wins the French Open!!!! Wheee! Wheee!!!”

But he didn’t win it and he didn’t hold all four Grand Slams at the same time. Of course Novak did, Novak did what Roger could not and did the tennis media and the Roger/Rafa cultists say “OMG! OMG! Novak is holding all four Grand Slams at the Same Time!!!!!”

No, of course not, they moved the goal posts. Instead they said “All four at the same time, Meehh, no big deal unless he gets them all the same calendar year, wake us up when he does that”.

And when they were leading in the number of slams of course that’s the most important thing but since Roger has fallen behind in the number of slams it’s no longer about the number of slams, of course not, it’s now about the things you can’t measure, things like “elegance” or “grace” LOL, what a complete bunch of LOSERS !!! :)

When they thought Novak could never get to 377 weeks it was all “Sure he may have exceeded Roger’s weeks at number #1 but really it’s not much of an achievement because Steffi has more, she has 377 weeks!” Now that Novak is beating that it’s “oh well weeks at number #1 doesn’t mean all that much because it is a by-product of winning slams and Masters and 500s and 250s, therefore it is meaningless”.

It’s what is called “Sour Grapes”. I can’t have the grapes and if I can’t have the grapes then the grapes are not worth having since they’re probably sour anyway :)

I say again, WHAT A BUNCH OF LOSERS !!!! :) LOL :) LOL!

Now that Rafa fans have nothing left and he has ZERO ATP Finals they’re saying ATP Finals don’t mean anything, they’re not important. You know what is important? Olympics Gold Medal! There’s nothing more important than that, it is the only way you can be the GOAT :) :) :) LOL! LOSERS! LOSERS! LOSERS!

And you know what the best part is? Not that Novak holds everything, has beaten everything, has beaten everyone and many times over? No that’s not the best part at all.

The best part is that he’s not even done yet! Yes, you heard it right here! He’s not even close to done yet! He’s going to pile even more records, more tournaments, more weeks at number #1, more ATP finals, more Wimbeldons, more Aus Opens and YES more French Opens and US Opens.

God I’m loving this! Watching these LOSERS cry their salty tears of sadness and pain :)

February 21st, 2023 at 2:22 am


zed Says:

Here’s a picture of Rafa seeing if maybe we can do a repeat, it would really help him out if we could do it all again. Please Bill, see what you can for for me.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fpgg7GuaIAAE_e0?format=jpg&name=360×360

February 22nd, 2023 at 1:42 am


Dave Says:

Guys,

This one takes the cake for me.

Now he’s only top 4 on the list. About to be too 3. Bill Tilden had like 723 weeks at number 1 and Rod Laver 452 or something. So now he didn’t break the record. I saw reply’s to it from Nole fans. Someone posted the list with Nole 4th on it. Lol. The goal posts have now moved to impossible in he open Era.

February 22nd, 2023 at 7:50 pm


Wog Boy Says:

Dave, good one.

Is that Bill Tilden convicted pedo and yet hall of famer?

February 23rd, 2023 at 4:08 pm


Dave Says:

I actually don’t know much about Bill Tilden.

February 23rd, 2023 at 5:06 pm


Alison hodge Says:

That disgusting man should never be mentioned in tennis ever again, and all his records whatever they are, completely erased from memory, pure and simple

February 24th, 2023 at 1:35 pm

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