Novak Djokovic isn’t too bothered about a right wrist injury as he gears up to defend his Australian Open title.
The Serb stated on Saturday that he had managed more serious problems in his last two title-winning campaigns.
The 24-time Grand Slam champion was troubled by his wrist during his straight sets defeat at the hands of Alex de Minaur at the United Cup this month, his first loss in Australia for six years.
"I had time from the last match against De Minaur in the United Cup to my first match here to recover," Djokovic told reporters before his first-round match on Sunday against Croatian qualifier Dino Prizmic.
"I've been training well. Practice sessions are pain-free so far. It's all looking good. Let's see how it goes."
Djokovic clinched the major last year with a torn hamstring and the Serb, who didn’t feature in the 2022 edition after being deported over his Covid vaccination stance, won the 2021 title while managing an abdominal injury.
"It's not as bad as some of the other injuries I had here," Djokovic said.
"I can't predict whether it's going to come back. Once I start playing more matches, the stress levels go higher. I don't know. We have to find out."
Djokovic earlier joked that he was his own biggest threat at the event.
"Myself always first and then of course all the other best players in the world," he added. "Any player is here with, I'm sure, an intention to achieve the dream of winning a Slam.
"Some players are obviously expected to go further than some others. It's 128 draw, a Grand Slam. We know what they represent for our sport. It's where every player wants to play their best tennis. It's exciting to be a part of another slam."