Novak Djokovic: Coach makes worrying admission after shock French Open exit
NOVAK DJOKOVIC’s coach Marian Vajda has made a worrying admission about the Serbian.
Djokovic has struggled with an elbow injury for the past year and only started to look like his old self during the French Open.
The former world No 1 beat Roberto Bautista Agut on his way to the quarter-finals but eventually met his downfall against unseeded Italian Marco Cecchinato.
Djokovic exited the competition over four sets which included two tiebreak defeats.
And Vajda has hinted that the 31-year-old’s injury concerns are not completely behind him as he is still only at '80 percent' of his capabilities.
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He became nervous. I don't know what he was thinking about
“It definitely wasn't Novak,” Vajda told L’Equipe.
“He had a good chance to tie things but he didn't take advantage of it.
“He wasn't controlling the points, and yet it seemed better on 5-2 in the third set.
“He became nervous. I don't know what he was thinking about.
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“Novak is not at 100 percent. He needs matches.
“He is at 80 percent. We are doing a good job.”
Djokovic is due to play at Wimbledon next month but he stunned the tour by announcing his attendance at the UK Grand Slam is now in doubt.
“I don't know. I don't know if I'm going to play on grass,” he said.
“I just came from the court. Sorry, guys, I can't give you that answer.”