The 24-time Grand Slam champion sparked concern in the tennis world after a video surfaced on social media showing the Serbian discreetly limping upon his arrival at Doha Airport. Djokovic competed in the Qatar Open this week but suffered a first-round exit against Matteo Berrettini.
Nole sustained a thigh injury at the Australian Open, forcing him to retire during his semi-final match against Alexander Zverev. Initially, it was expected that the former world No. 1 would need a couple of months to recover, with speculation suggesting he might only return for the clay swing in April.
However, Djokovic surprised many by competing at the Qatar Open just three weeks after the injury. The Serbian had a prior commitment as a Qatar tennis ambassador, likely influencing his early return.
During his match against Berrettini, there were no visible signs of physical discomfort, but Djokovic still struggled to keep up with the Italian, who secured a 7-6(4), 6-2 victory.
Djokovic remains listed for Indian Wells, which begins on 3 March, followed by the Miami Open after the California event. Concerns over his injury persist, as he has yet to provide an update. Serious doubts remain about whether he will be fit for the Sunshine Double.
