Novak Djokovic has fired back at those who have been doubting if his injury concerns are genuine.
The Serbian star has been dealing with a troublesome hamstring since before the Australian Open got underway with concerns intensifying after he cancelled a practice session on the eve of the tournament. Those worries increased further when he then took medical timeouts in his second and third-round matches.
But he moved with apparent freedom throughout his imperious win over home favourite Alex de Minaur on Monday, sealing an emphatic 6-2, 6-1, 6-2 victory on Rod Laver Arena. Following the match critics started to doubt the extent and legitimacy of his injuries, including his opponent De Minaur who raised his own suspicions.
