Djokovic Sparks Injury Concerns Shortly Before Wimbledon Title Defence

Novak Djokovic returned to practice ahead of his Wimbledon title defence, but he was spotted sporting an elbow brace once again.

Djokovic dealt with an elbow injury for much of the clay season as he was seen playing with it more than once. The Serbian eventually ditched it for Roland Garros, and it worked out as he managed to win the event.

He refused to talk about his elbow during the event, joking that he doesn't want to give his opponents any ideas, so it's tough to confirm whether he did have an injury during Roland Garros or not.

We might have a better idea now as the Serbian posted videos from his return to practice, with the final one showing him with a brace. Now, there is a chance that he wears the brace only as a precaution, and there is a chance that it truly is an injury.

The Serbian has dealt with injuries more and more in recent years, which is not a surprise, considering that he is currently one of the oldest players on the ATP Tour. Djokovic apparently played with a tear at the Australian Open, though it didn't bother him enough to prevent him from winning the trophy.

Roland Garros possibly saw him deal with an elbow issue that plagued him for weeks leading up to it, and now Wimbledon might be affected by the same problem.

He might simply feel soreness after picking up a racket for the first time after winning Roland Garros, as his previous week or two were mostly filled with vacationing.

There are many possible explanations, but the brace on his arm will leave fans wondering about his status. On Thursday, Djokovic is scheduled to play at the Hurlingham exhibition, which will provide more clarity on his physical state ahead of the grass-court Grand Slam.