Novak Watch

[jimlosaltos]

Can't remember where I posted the vid of Djokovic working out.

Anyway ..... Marion Bartoli, now an announcer claims Djokovic will be ready for Wimbledon.

Bartoli " has now suggested the opposite, claiming: ‘You know, I know the physiotherapist who takes care of Novak’s rehabilitation well, he worked at Olympique de Marseille.

‘And what I can tell you is that, internally, what is said is that there is a greater chance that Djokovic will play Wimbledon than the other way around."

I shared somewhere here a BBC story about a soccer player that was back on the pitch in 4 weeks. One doctor said, roughly quoting, '"If I'm the team coach I'm thrilled. If I'm his doctor I'm not because he's putting himself at serious problems with degenerative arthritis in time."

Life is full of trade offs.

[stotty]

Novak is travelling to Wimbledon but it is still unsure if he will play. I would imagine he's going to play or why even travel there. Still, he likes to play his card close to his chest.

[stroke]

Novak is travelling to Wimbledon but it is still unsure if he will play. I would imagine he's going to play or why even travel there. Still, he likes to play his card close to his chest.

Novak certainly does not mind bringing a bit of drama.

[jimlosaltos]

Djokovic Consults Fritz on Quick Meniscus Turnaround

I knew that Taylor Fritz had three years ago recovered quickly from a knee injury at Roland-Garros to play Wimbledon, but since I didn't see any details I assumed it was a knee sprain or some such. Turns out the American also had a meniscus trim, so he provides as close an analog for Novak Djokovic as possible. Djokovic is reportedly going to Wimbledon, but remains uncertain about playing. He shared his experience with Novak.

From the BBC: "Three years ago, Taylor Fritz was able to reach the third round at Wimbledon after a similar operation on his right knee during the French Open. The American was taken off court in a wheelchair at Roland Garros after damaging his right meniscus when match point down in the second round against Dominik Koepfer.

But at SW19 just a month later, he was able to beat Brandon Nakashima over four sets and Steve Johnson over five, before losing to Alexander Zverev.

That had not escaped Djokovic’s attention, and Fritz revealed at Queen’s Club earlier this week that the 24-time Grand Slam champion had been in touch. “I told him what it was like for me. A lot of it comes down to the inflammation and how you react,” he told reporters. "When I did it, I couldn't even walk. People are different. You pretty much have your full strength immediately.

"It's more just the inflammation from the surgery. As long as you can get that down and start playing without it puffing up again, you're going to be fine to play."

Note: Fritz didn't mention, and I wonder based on his comment that all that matters is inflammation, if his doctors even told him, the potential risks of playing including more serious injury or long-term degenerative arthritis?

[stotty]

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