Novak Djokovic has further procedure on elbow injury
after Australian loss
Novak Djokovic says he has had a "small
medical intervention" on a persistent elbow injury and is "on the
good road now to full recovery".
The former world number one returned after six
months out when he played at the Australian Open in January.
He lost to unseeded South Korean Chung Hyeon in
the last 16 and had treatment on his right elbow during the match.
"It's quite a journey this one, I have to
say. I'm learning a lot and for that I'm grateful," said djokovic
"I've always taken care of my body and
looked for the most natural ways to heal, and my body has rewarded me with some
incredible years on tour.
"I am super positive and excited to follow
my recovery through so I can come back to the place I love the most. The
court."
Before Melbourne, the Serb, a 12-time Grand Slam
champion, had not played since retiring against Tomas Berdych in the
quarter-finals of Wimbledon last July.
"I've been carrying this injury for the
past two years, and during this time I've been seeing many doctors," said
Djokovic.
"I took six months off last season hoping
to come back fully recovered, but unfortunately I still felt pain.
"I agreed with my team that I would try
different methods after I finished in Australia and a few days ago I accepted a
small medical intervention on my elbow.
"It seems like I am on the good road now to
full recovery."
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