The 24-time Grand Slam champion says the injury which forced him out of the Australian Open has “almost 100 per cent repaired”.
Novak Djokovic plans on returning to action at the Qatar Open next week after recovering from a thigh injury but has made no mention of Andy Murray joining him.
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The champions is on the entry list for the ATP 500 event in Doha – live on Sky Sports Tennis – and has been given the go-ahead to play by his medical team.
“I have the green light from the medical team that I can train, that I can prepare.
“There is no more rupture in the muscle, the injury is almost 100 per cent repaired and I am ready to go to work for more victories,” the 37-year-old told Montenegrin newspaper Vijesti.
“Thank God, I was able to recover quickly. I’ve had more injuries lately than I did in the first 15 years of my career.
“The tournament in Doha is scheduled for seven days now so I’m sticking to the schedule.
“I hope that the 100th trophy can come to Doha right now. I’ve been chasing it for a long time – it will come when it should come.”
“This probably comes with age, but my body still listens to me, I still have a burning flame and a desire to achieve new things.
