australia doubts as djokovic pulls out of qatar open
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Australia doubts as Djokovic pulls out of Qatar Open

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Former world primary Novak Djokovic on Saturday withdrew from subsequent week’s Qatar Open, casting doubt on his participation on the Australian Open later in January.

Qatar is the second event Djokovic has pulled out in as many days as a consequence of a niggling elbow damage.

The 12-time Grand Slam champion was prime seed in Doha, however in a press release he stated he wouldn’t be capable of defend the title he received by beating Andy Murray final 12 months.

His withdrawal comes simply 24 hours after the damage pressured him to drop out of an exhibition event in Abu Dhabi.

“Sadly, the scenario with the elbow has not modified for the higher since yesterday,” stated Djokovic.

“I nonetheless really feel the ache. Due to this fact, I should withdraw from (the) ATP event in Doha.”

The Serb added: “Solely after I’m 100 per cent able to play, I can come again.

“I hope it will likely be quickly. I wish to thank everybody for endurance and understanding.”

The most recent announcement raises recent doubts over the long-term way forward for the 30-year-old and extra instantly his availability for the primary Grand Slam of the season, the Australian Open, which begins on January 15.

In recent times, Djokovic has used the Qatar event as useful warm-up for the Australian Open.

In 2016, after beating Rafael Nadal within the Qatar closing he went on to say his sixth Australian title.

Final 12 months in Doha, he ended then world primary Murray’s 28-match successful streak to say his second Qatar title in a riveting closing.
Djokovic was concentrating on Doha as his first match since his quarter-finals loss at Wimbledon in July this 12 months.

Austria’s Dominic Thiem, world ranked quantity 5, has now been made the Qatar Open primary seed.

The draw for the event takes place in a while Saturday.

Qatar Open event director admitted Djokovic ‘will certainly be missed’.

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