Could Injury Threaten 10th Australian Open Title For Djokovic?

Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic is on track for a record-extending 10th Australian Open title, but question marks remain over his fitness ahead of Monday’s fourth-round clash with Alex de Minaur, as his injured left hamstring continues to cause problems.

Fourth seed Djokovic defeated Grigor Dimitrov in straight sets in the third round, but fears about the durability of his injured hamstring only grew as the Serbian once again struggled.

All eyes will be on Djokovic when he takes on home favourite De Minaur.

“It’s really difficult to say with Novak exactly what’s happening physically. He’s getting the job done, he certainly doesn’t look like he’s (100) percent,” seven-time Grand Slam champion John McEnroe said in an interview.

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Asked if De Minaur could cause issues for Djokovic’s injured hamstring,

“De Minaur is someone potentially (who could do that) because he relies on speed and grit and making an opponent work,” McEnroe added.

“The type of guy that could cause Novak problems if he’s not 100 percent.”