Djokovic to reach out to injured Sinner after season ends

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 8 Oct, 19:31 · Archive

Novak Djokovic said he will contact Jannik Sinner after knee inflammation ended the world number one's season.

Jannik Sinner announced on Tuesday that knee inflammation will force him to miss the rest of the year. The world number one has not competed since July, when he beat Alexander Zverev in the Wimbledon final, and withdrew from the US Open because of a right-knee injury.

Novak Djokovic said at the Shanghai Masters on Thursday that he will contact Sinner to offer support, speaking from personal experience of serious injury. Djokovic made the decision in late July 2017 to sit out the rest of that year after struggling with acute pain in his right elbow, which required surgery. 'I'm aware of how difficult that is making that comeback,' the 24-time major champion said.

Djokovic emphasised that recovery extends beyond physical healing. 'Then it's mental, you know. You're on the court and you're thinking, am I really completely healed and free to make this run?' he said. 'I mean, for him if it's a knee, obviously it's affecting everything, it's affecting every single movement.' Sinner has already withdrawn from the Shanghai Masters.

How it is being reported

• Djokovic to reach out to stricken Sinner after injuryThe 24-time grand slam champion Novak Djokovic says he'll reach out to Jannik Sinner after injury ended the Italian's season.Perth Now · 8 Oct, 19:11
• Djokovic to reach out to stricken Sinner after injuryThe 24-time grand slam champion Novak Djokovic says he'll reach out to Jannik Sinner after injury ended the Italian's season.The West Australian · 8 Oct, 19:11

In this story: Jannik Sinner · Novak Djokovic · Alexander Zverev · Shanghai Masters · Wimbledon

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