Djokovic survives injury scare

Tennis: Novak Djokovic admitted he feared his Wimbledon campaign was over when damaging his left shoulder in a "scary fall" during his third-round win over Gilles Simon at Wimbledon yesterday.

Djokovic survives injury scare

The 2011 champion landed awkwardly after diving for a volley midway through the third set against the world number 44 on Centre Court yesterday, but recovered to win out 6-4 6-2 6-4.

Djokovic conceded he thought he had dislocated his shoulder, hearing a “click or pop”, but medics have since given the 27-year-old the all-clear.

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