Novak: We’ll do some tests
Novak Djokovic has been into press this evening after his remarkable five-set win over Francisco Cerundolo earlier. The world No.1 was down two sets to one and trailed 4-2 in the fourth and had been struggling with an injury to his right knee since the early stages of the second set.
The defending champion said he started to feel much better once painkillers started to take effect but isn’t sure how he’ll feel when he wakes up on Tuesday morning.
“At one point I didn’t know, to be honest, whether I should continue or not with what’s happening,” admitted Djokovic, who plays Casper Ruud in the last eight on Wednesday.
“I got the medications, and then after the third set was done, I asked for more medications, and I got them.
“I guess we’ll do some more screening and tests and check-ups tomorrow, as well. We have done some with the doctor right now after the match. Some positive news but also some maybe concerns, so let’s see tomorrow.
“I don’t know what will happen tomorrow or after tomorrow if I’ll be able to step out on the court and play. You know, I hope so. Let’s see what happens.”