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Novak Djokovic Confident and Injury-Free for Australian Open Defense

Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece and compatriot Maria Sakkari react during an exhibition match against Serbia's Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus ahead of the Australian Open tennis championsh

Novak Djokovic, the defending champion of the Australian Open, provided a positive injury update as he prepares to start his title defense. The Serbian tennis star injured his wrist while playing for his country in the United Cup last week, but he reassured fans that his wrist is now in good condition.

Speaking to reporters on the eve of the tournament, Djokovic expressed his confidence in his recovery, stating, 'My wrist is good. I had time from the last match against de Minaur to my first match here to recover. I've been training well, and practice sessions have been pain-free so far. It's all looking good.'

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