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Cowan: Novak needs a break
- Updated: October 3, 2016
Novak Djokovic could be feeling the mental strain of being the world’s leading men’s player, says Sky Sports expert Barry Cowan.
The world No 1 has pulled out of the China Open due to an elbow injury, but recently sparked doubts about his long-term commitment to the sport by revealing he does not want to ‘think about winning titles and being the No 1 anymore’.
Cowan was surprised by these recent comments from Djokovic, who admitted he was ‘putting pressure’ on himself, and the Sky Sports pundit believes the 29-year-old needs a break from competitive tennis.
“To be honest, for me it’s a strange quote,” Cowan told Sky Sports News HQ. “It’s not normally a quote you would expect coming from someone who …
