Novak Djokovic has made a bold statement ahead of the Australian Open 2024

Novak Djokovic, the current leader in the world rankings, discussed how his wrist injury would impact his preparation for the Australian Open.

"First and foremost, I am just trying to recover, dealing with the wrist and everything I have been struggling with in the last couple of days. I will be following the recovery and training plan, getting into shape for the Australian Open. There's nothing unusual in this. I have been in a similar situation many times and I know what needs to be done with my team to prepare.

Of course, you never know what might happen. I mean, in the last two years, I got injured right before the Australian Open, and I managed to win both Australian Opens and, you know... excuse me, two out of the last three years, the 21st and 23rd. So, I hope this time will also go without injuries.

That's what we will be working on, getting my body in the right shape, optimal condition, so I can perform at a high level throughout, hopefully, the entire Australian Open," said Novak.

It's worth noting that Djokovic lost to Australian Alex de Minaur with a score of 4:6, 4:6 in the quarterfinals of the United Cup, ending his 43-match winning streak on Australian courts.