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Djokovic not fully fit for Davis Cup

ESPN staff
July 8, 2011
Novak Djokovic admits he is not 100% for the Davis Cup tie © Getty Images
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World No.1 Novak Djokovic has admitted he will not be at his best when he returns to Davis Cup action this week.

Less than a week after his Wimbledon victory, Djokovic is in the Swedish town of Halmstad as Serbia continue the defence of their title.

Djokovic missed Serbia's first-round tie against India in March, but is back for the defending champions for their quarter-final clash against Sweden. He takes on world No. 355 Ervin Eleskovic on Friday.

Djokovic's 43-match unbeaten streak started at the Davis Cup victory in December, but despite his love for the competition, he admits he the scheduling makes it hard for top players to commit to playing in the event.

"This competition is the only team competition that is valued in the world of tennis and we all like to play for our nation," Djokovic said. "But sometimes, from my perspective as a top player it is really difficult to organise your schedule to play for your country every match.

"Now I am here, but still it is very difficult because I am not 100 per cent ready for the match."

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