‘I’m absolutely recovered and I’m prepared’: World No.1 Novak Djokovic confirms he WILL PLAY on the US Open

World No. 1 tennis participant Novak Djokovic has confirmed that he shall be enjoying on the 2020 US Open, outlining that it was “not a simple resolution to make.”

The 17-time Grand Slam winner has determined to compete in New York regardless of coronavirus fears which noticed many prime gamers, together with Rafael Nadal pulling out of the most important tennis occasion.

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The Serbian star stated he’ll take a look at his readiness on the warm-up occasion — the Western & Southern Open — which can happen one week previous to the US Open.

“I’m comfortable to verify that I’ll take part on the Western & Southern Open and U.S. Open this 12 months,” the 33-year previous Serb stated.

“It was not a simple resolution to make with all of the obstacles and challenges on so many sides, however the prospect of competing once more makes me actually excited.

“I’m conscious that this time round it is going to be very totally different with all of the protocols and security measures which might be put in place to guard gamers and the individuals of New York.”

I’m comfortable to verify that I‘ll take part at #CincyTennis and #USOpen this 12 months. It was not a simple resolution to make with all of the obstacles and challenges on many sides, however the prospect of competing once more makes me actually excited 😃💪🏼 https://t.co/qgxSTHrKK4 pic.twitter.com/tg6rgwfFqm

— Novak Djokovic (@DjokerNole) August 13, 2020

Within the absence of his legendary rivals, Nadal and Roger Federer, the Serb, who’s searching for his 18th Slam, shall be primary favourite to clinch the title in New York.

Djokovic, who himself contracted COVID-19 throughout his notorious Adria Tour, was lambasted by gamers and followers for staging the exhibition occasion in the course of the pandemic with out observing obligatory protecting measures.

The tour, which was referred to as off prematurely resulting from coronavirus fears, led to a spate of COVID-19 instances, together with Djokovic’s personal an infection. The participant apologized for the ill-fated occasion, but it surely didn’t save him from the backlash and on-line criticism.

Now, after passing the related COVID assessments, Djokovic says he is able to return to top-level tennis once more.

“I’ve skilled exhausting with my group and bought my physique in form so I’m able to adapt to new circumstances,” Djokovic added on Thursday.

“I’ve executed all of the check-ups to verify I’m absolutely recovered and I’m able to get again on court docket absolutely dedicated to enjoying my finest tennis.

“I recognize everybody taking time, effort and power to prepare these two occasions for the tennis gamers to return to their working area.”

The U.S. Open would be the first Grand Slam occasion to be held because the COVID-19 pandemic threw the season into chaos, with this 12 months’s Wimbledon canceled whereas the French Open has been rescheduled for a Sept. 27-Oct. 11 slot.

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