Djokovic will only play Wimbledon if he is ready to compete for the title

“The rehabilitation is going in the right direction every day, getting better and better by a few percent,” Djokovic told the BBC at Wimbledon, where he has been training for the past few days.

“That’s what gives me hope and encourages me to keep going.” “I still have a week left, a lot of time. I will do my best to understand where I stand before the draw is made.

The draw will take place Friday morning at 11 a.m., by which time Djokovic said he should have a good idea if he is ready to put his knee through the rigors of competition, over seven rounds.

“I didn’t come here (just) to play a few rounds,” he said. “I’m going to take it day by day and make a decision based on the feeling, observation or conclusion that me and the team members have drawn over the next four, five, six days. If I know I can play close to my max or at max, then I will play. If not, I’ll give someone else a chance to play.

No retirement plans

Djokovic, who lost in last year’s final to Carlos Alcaraz, said he had no plans to retire yet and said there should be more Wimbledon in him as he is looking to win an eighth title, which would tie Roger Federer and allow him to win the title flawlessly. tops the all-time list of Grand Slam titles, with 25.

“I still have no plans to retire and play my last Wimbledon this year.” he said. “I want to continue. This year has been different from all the other years, of course this injury came at a very awkward time, on the court it’s unfortunate, but that’s tennis. This is the first time I’ve had a serious knee injury, so I’m trying to deal with it.

“I’ll only really play if I know I’m in a good enough state to go far in the tournament and fight for the title, so that’s the condition. I’m getting there gradually. I’m not giving 100% yet but I hope that will happen in the coming days.