Djokovic Advances at French Open as Longtime Physio Hospitalized with Sinus Surgery Complication
Amanovic’s stable condition after a surgical nosebleed complication provides reassurance to Djokovic’s team during his recovery from a painful foot blister.
Overview
- Miljan Amanovic developed a persistent nosebleed days after sinus surgery and underwent hospital treatment; he is stable but expected to remain in care for several days.
- Djokovic revealed that his entire team is worried about Amanovic’s condition and expressed hope for a swift recovery.
- He defeated Corentin Moutet 6-3, 6-2, 7-6 (7-1) despite more than three hours of play and medical treatment for a blister on his left foot.
- The 38-year-old noted that shorter recovery windows at Roland Garros are challenging without his long-time physiotherapist’s support.
- Amanovic has served as Djokovic’s physiotherapist since 2007, briefly parted ways in 2017 after a heart attack and rejoined for recent Grand Slam campaigns.