Wrist worries for Djokovic, Nadal

Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal are currently being hampered by wrist injuries as they prepare for the US Open.

Djokovic says his wrist has been causing some concerns in recent weeks, while Nadal only recently returned to competitive tennis after two months out of action.

In Friday’s draw, world No 1 and defending champion Djokovic was handed a first round match against Pole Jerzy Janowicz – a former Wimbledon semi-finalist.

And the 29-year-old Serb admits he has a few matters on his mind: “The wrist hasn’t been ideal for the last three and a half weeks.

“But I’m doing everything in my power with the medical team to make sure that I’m as close to 100 per cent as possible during the course of this tournament, at least for the beginning of it.

“It happened actually in Rio, just a few days before the start of the tournament. I did experience this for the first time in my career.

“I’ve never had this particular wrist injury before. After undergoing certain treatments I’ve gotten better.

“I’m just hoping that by Monday, when the tournament …

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