Tennis Star Novak Djokovic Collapses in Church Due to Exhaustion and Dehydration
Belgrade, Serbia, April 17, 2023 – In a shocking incident, world number one tennis player Novak Djokovic collapsed in a church in Belgrade, Serbia, on Sunday evening due to exhaustion and dehydration.
Djokovic, 34, was attending a special service at the Orthodox Church of St. Sava to celebrate the Easter holiday when he suddenly felt unwell and lost consciousness. The incident occurred around 9:30 pm local time.
According to eyewitnesses, Djokovic was sitting in the church with his family when he suddenly stood up and stumbled backwards. He fell to the ground, causing concern among those around him.
“It was like a scene from a movie,” said one eyewitness. “He just collapsed out of nowhere. We were all in shock.”
The church’s staff quickly rushed to Djokovic’s aid and called for medical assistance. Paramedics arrived shortly afterwards and transported him to a nearby hospital.
The cause of Djokovic’s collapse was attributed to exhaustion and dehydration caused by his intense training schedule in the lead-up to the upcoming French Open.
“He’s been pushing himself very hard in recent weeks, trying to get back to his best form,” said Djokovic’s coach, Goran Ivanisevic. “But this is a wake-up call for him. He needs to take care of himself better.”
Djokovic has been struggling with fatigue and injuries in recent months, missing several tournaments due to niggling issues with his shoulder and elbow. However, he has been working hard to get back to his best form ahead of the clay-court season.
The incident has sparked concerns about the welfare of professional athletes, who often push themselves to extreme limits in pursuit of success.
“This is a reminder that even the fittest athletes can be vulnerable to exhaustion and dehydration,” said Dr. Mark Jenkins, a sports medicine specialist. “It’s essential that players take care of their bodies and listen to their bodies when they need rest.”
Djokovic is expected to make a full recovery and will likely return to training soon. His team has not yet announced whether he will participate in the upcoming French Open.
The tennis world is holding its breath as fans wait for news on Djokovic’s condition.
