Following the recent elbow injury sustained by Novak Djokovic, he will not feature at the next weeks China Open.
Djokovic who has won 29 straight matches at the event, made this known on his website
“I am extremely disappointed not to be able to compete at the China Open this year,” said Djokovic, who hasn’tplayed since losing the US Open final to Stan Wawrinka.
“I’m so till recovering from my elbow injury and have been advised not to play until my condition improves.
“The China Open is one of my favourite tournaments…I love competing in front of the passionate Chinese fans and I look forward to coming back to Beijing in the future.”
The 18th edition of the China Open, will be held at the National Tennis Center in Beijing, from October 3 to 9.
