Taking an extended break was the only option, says Djokovic

Novak Djokovic has admitted he had no choice but to take the rest of 2017 off as he tries to recover from an elbow injury.

Taking an extended break was the only option, says Djokovic

Novak Djokovic has admitted he had no choice but to take the rest of 2017 off as he tries to recover from an elbow injury.

The 30-year-old's decision means he will miss the final grand slam of the year, the US Open, an event he has won twice.

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