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Djokovic on Health Enigma
Djokovic rejects stamina explanation for 2026 form, says health issue remains unclear.
In brief
Djokovic rejects stamina explanation for 2026 form, says health issue remains unclear. Djokovic denies stamina as cause for his 2026 form, stating it's a health issue he won't specify but plans to play Paris and Turin. Originally reported by Tennis Majors.
Djokovic on health enigma
Djokovic rejects stamina explanation for his 2026 form, saying it's something else related to health.
“It’s not stamina. It’s something else. More related to health.”
Second medical timeout in Beijing
Djokovic needed a medical timeout in his second match at Beijing, his second in two matches.
“He had already been treated during his opening win over Nuno Borges, 6-3, 7-6 (2), and against Bu he appeared uncomfortable around the ribs.”
Beating Bu Yunchaokete
Djokovic beat Bu Yunchaokete 4-6, 7-6 (2), 6-2 to stay unbeaten in Beijing at 31-0.
“The 39-year-old beat China’s Bu Yunchaokete 4-6, 7-6 (2), 6-2 on Friday to stay unbeaten in the Chinese capital at 31-0 and reach the China Open quarterfinals, but needed a medical timeout to do it, his second in two matches at the tournament.”
Health struggles this season
Djokovic described his season as a big struggle with physical and health issues affecting his play.
“The truth is that this year has been a big, big struggle for me with a few particular issues.”
Physical toll on court
Djokovic said feeling unwell on court reduces his emotional, mental and physical focus on the game.
“It’s not fun when you’re feeling like that on the court, because then I’m investing my emotional, mental energy, and physical of course.”
2026 form and future plans
Djokovic plans to play Paris and, if qualified, Turin, but remains uncertain about Shanghai.
“At the moment I’m also not really qualified yet for the race, for the Turin. I mean, this year I would like to play if I qualify. I’m planning also to play Paris Bercy.”
Race to Turin standings
Djokovic is 11th in the Race to Turin, 50 points behind Taylor Fritz and 79 behind Rafael Jodar.
“The arithmetic is tight. Djokovic is 11th in the live Race to Turin, 50 points behind Taylor Fritz in tenth and 79 behind Rafael Jodar in ninth, with Daniil Medvedev eighth on 3,070 points.”
In short
Djokovic denies stamina as cause for his 2026 form, stating it's a health issue he won't specify but plans to play Paris and Turin.
