Tuesday 6 February 2018 15:06, UK
Novak Djokovic has had treatment on a long-term elbow problem, and says he is excited at the prospect of making a full recovery.
The 30-year-old made a late decision to compete at the Australian Open last month, which was his first competitive outing since Wimbledon last summer.
But after reaching the last 16, for the loss of just a single set, the Serbian was defeated in straights by South Korean youngster Hyeon Chung.
And he took to Instagram to report: "I've been carrying this injury for the past two years, and during this time I've been seeing many doctors.
"There were many different opinions, different diagnoses, different suggestions. I took six months off hoping to come back fully recovered, but unfortunately I still felt pain.
"I agreed with my team that I would try different methods, after I finish in Australia, and a few days ago I accepted to do a small medical intervention on my elbow.
"It seems like I am on the good road now to full recovery.
"I am super-positive and excited to follow my recovery through so I can come back to the place I love the most. The court. I'll keep you posted."
The 12-time Grand Slam champion and former world No 1 has not won on the ATP Tour since Eastbourne last June.
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