"Novak Djokovic is destroying his body"; "Stop playing those useless tournaments": Fans surprised by reports of Serb playing Davis Cup after US Open

Novak Djokovic will reportedly represent Serbia at the World Group I draw of the Davis Cup which will be played on September 14-15. The competition takes place a week after the US Open concludes. Fans were surprised by the reports as the Serb continues to play competitive tennis following his knee injury.

Djokovic suffered a meniscus tear in his right knee during the French Open. He underwent surgery soon after withdrawing from the quarterfinals of the Paris Slam.

Although his participation at Wimbledon was in doubt, he recovered in time to play at the SW19 and reached the final but faced defeat against Carlos Alcaraz.

Days after Wimbledon concluded, reports surfaced that Djokovic will represent Serbia against Greece at the Davis Cup in Belgrade. The elimination phase will be played on September 14-15 where he could face Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas.

Fans were surprised by the reports as the 24-time Grand Slam winner has a packed upcoming schedule. He will play in the Olympics, which will be followed by the hard court season including the US Open. The Davis Cup World Group I draw will be played a week after the final of the New York Major.

"Big mistake once again," one fan wrote.

"Djokovic is destroying his body. He played Wimbledon on one leg and lost. Maybe early exit loading in paris Olympics too. He should heal knee injury first," another fan wrote.

"No way he plays the us open then again playing Davis cup . I hope he at least skips cincy because Olympics, cincy , USO, then Davis is suicide because he is most likely to be burned out or injured," a third fan wrote.

Here are more reactions to reports about Djokovic playing in the Davis Cup.

"Is he for real? Making questionable decisions since last year and still repeating them this year," one fan wrote.

"Questionable decisions one after another.. This is really the end ha," another fan wrote.

"Omg he should stop playing those useless tournaments," a third fan wrote.

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Novak Djokovic hopes to perform his best at Olympic Games and US Open

Novak Djokovic at The Championships - Wimbledon 2024. (Source: GETTY)

After losing to Carlos Alcaraz in the final of the 2024 Wimbledon Championships, Novak Djokovic said he hoped to perform at his best level at the upcoming Olympics in Paris and the US Open.

During a press conference, he said:

"The Olympic Games and the US Open are the two big goals for the rest of the year for me really. I’m hoping I can be at my best in those tournaments."

The tennis event at the Olympics is slated to begin on July 27, with the main draw of the US Open scheduled to take place on August 26.