Novak Djokovic pulls out before exhibition match then reappears to play second set
over 3 years in The guardian
Top-ranked player apologises for initial withdrawal
Serb shows no sign of discomfort after taking to court in Adelaide
World No 1 Novak Djokovic, citing blisters, made a shock withdrawal from an exhibition match before making a u-turn and suddenly taking to the court midway through the encounter in Adelaide.
Djokovic was released from quarantine earlier Friday ahead of his scheduled exhibition match against Jannik Sinner at Memorial Drive. But he withdrew from the match just 30 minutes before being due to take to the court, with his camp citing severe blisters on his right hand. Continue reading...