Novak Djokovic says body feeling good ahead of China Open comeback
Novak Djokovic said he was encouraged by the way his body was responding ahead of the China Open as the 24-times Grand Slam champion looks to regain momentum at a happy hunting ground after recent fitness concerns. Djokovic will return to action for the first time since his shock opening-round defeat by Mariano Navone at the US Open late last month, when the 39-year-old struggled with shoulder…
Novak Djokovic expressed optimism about his physical condition as he prepares to return to action at the China Open, seeking to bounce back from recent fitness concerns. The 24-time Grand Slam champion, currently ranked 11th in the world, will face Portugal's Nuno Borges in the first round of the tournament in Beijing. "Yeah, feeling good so far," Djokovic stated to reporters on Monday.
"Let's see. Obviously it's completely different when you're playing an official match compared to practice sets or practice sessions. But so far so good." The former world number one acknowledged his strong record in China, where he won the title six times between 2009 and 2015. He added, "Knowing that, it also brings this dimension of confidence that I really need."
Djokovic, who has yet to return to the ATP 500 tournament after his shock loss to Mariano Navone at the US Open last month, emphasized the importance of playing in venues where he has historically excelled and where he enjoys strong fan support.
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