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© (c) Copyright Thomson Reuters 2019.Djokovic through to Australian Open semifinals after Nishikori retires injured
By Ian Ransom MELBOURNE©2024 GPlusMedia Inc.
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The Original Wing
No idea what the injury was (I wasn't able to see the match), but as someone who's played a lot of sports, I can tell you for sure that as fatigue sets in, your technique tends to fall apart, which causes you to overcompensate with unnatural motions, which is what causes a large number of injuries. Nishikori's early-round struggles led to him playing a ton of sets and hours thusfar in the tournament, and I wonder whether that contributed to this.
Anyhow - the injury bug is back. Here's hoping it isn't as long-lasting or disruptive as it was a year ago.
Also - pity about Raonic. I was really enjoying his heroic run at this year's Aussie.
Serrano
Nishikori, who went through three five-set matches at the tournament, was clearly struggling after a handful of games in the evening match at Rod Laver Arena and had a medical time-out after losing the first set...
Although appearing untroubled by any injury niggles, Djokovic was grateful for the short match, having complained of a sore back and a "couple of issues" after battling through a taxing four-set clash against Russian Daniil Medvedev in the previous round.
Good grief, It's a good thing Nishikori and Djokovic aren't boxing or MMA fighting.
spinningplates
LOL Serrano.
Elite level sport puts strain on the body. Sometimes the body breaks down.
Different activities make different demands. You only need to look at McGregor's feeble attempt at Boxing to understand the difference. Which I'm sure you do.
It's not a question of toughness, which is what you seem to be alluding to.
Dango bong
Novak's didn't which is why he advances
Are you kidding? Boxers and MMA fighters alike gave him much respect for performing much better than anyone thought possible.
lostrune2
At least Serena didn't retire from her ankle
Otherwise, that would had been 2 QF matches not going the distance - fans not getting their money's worth
Serrano
Elite level sport puts strain on the body. Sometimes the body breaks down.
LOL. It's tennis - running around on a court hitting or trying to hit a tennis ball. There's no striking or physical contact with your opponent. You get a muscle strain, you take a couple of aspirins and get back out there!
OK, OK, I concede you can get debilitating muscle strains that can take you out of the game.
DaDude
Even after Naomi Osaka winning the U.S. Open and making her rounds in Japan, it seemed like many here are still focused on Nishikori. Well, Osaka is in the semi-finals folks!
Pukey2
Next year?