TENNIS : NOVAK DJOKOVIC NOW OUT OF TENNIS FOR THE REST OF THE YEAR !

TENNIS : NOVAK DJOKOVIC NOW OUT OF TENNIS FOR THE REST OF THE YEAR !

12-Time Grand Slam Champion Novak Djokovic will no longer play tennis for the rest of 2017.

The "Joker", currently World No. 4, has been bugged by a stubborn elbow injury for the last 18 months, with the pain apparently peaking at Wimbledon, just couple of weeks ago.

Djokovic broke the news from his hometown Serbia. He released his official statement on Facebook and Twitter, confirming his decision.

"Recovery (and) health, most important now!", his former coach, Tennis Legend Boris Becker, tweeted following Djokovic's announcement, with a shout-out "Get well soon, Novak!" @TheBorisBecker.

Well, together - - again?

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Novak Djokovic will not play competitive tennis again this year.

Full story: https://t.co/Z9pxbxy9eG pic.twitter.com/HjAbJ1n7fv

— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) July 26, 2017

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I took time to make a decision about my recovery. Sorry for keeping you in the dark these days. Read more here https://t.co/tCSw46TOL2

— Novak Djokovic (@DjokerNole) July 26, 2017

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Announcement

Posted by Novak Djokovic on Wednesday, 26 July 2017

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Twelve-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic will not play again in 2017 because of an elbow injury.

Here's more: https://t.co/Z9pxbxPK6e pic.twitter.com/vog3ge85Yh

— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) July 26, 2017

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Novak Djokovic announces he will not play again in 2017 https://t.co/T6jQEwERfm

— Indy Sport (@IndySport) July 26, 2017

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Breaking tennis news! 🚨 Novak Djokovic will not play competitive tennis again this year as a result of an elbow injury #tennis #Djokovic

A post shared by BBC SPORT (@bbcsport) on Jul 26, 2017 at 5:38am PDT

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Novak Djokovic to miss rest of 2017 season due to elbow injury https://t.co/VkISDKkeZc pic.twitter.com/IoZ77MMS5o

— CNN International (@cnni) July 27, 2017

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BREAKING: World No 4 @DjokerNole will miss rest of 2017 season due to an elbow injury. #SSN pic.twitter.com/K6kJgZYKOu

— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) July 26, 2017

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.@DjokerNole will miss the rest of the 2017 @ATPWorldTour season in order to recover from a right elbow injury. https://t.co/y5KbD8mAio pic.twitter.com/Ng66LkYF6e

— ATP World Tour (@ATPWorldTour) July 26, 2017

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Recovery/health most important now ! @DjokerNole will come back stronger/wiser/prioritised in 2018!!! #letsdothis pic.twitter.com/fECjB8mNGR

— Boris Becker (@TheBorisBecker) July 27, 2017

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Novak Djokovic didn't miss a major for over a decade. Until now.

Click below for statement👇🏽
Click 👉🏽for details: https://t.co/8ko2Yk6D2F pic.twitter.com/puGt3vd7ey

— BBC Tennis (@bbctennis) July 26, 2017

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Novak Djokovic is going to miss the rest of the season including the US Open https://t.co/fsRg66Uq7l pic.twitter.com/suW09y6EVx

— Business Insider (@businessinsider) July 26, 2017

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Breaking: Novak Djokovic out for the rest of 2017 with elbow injury problems https://t.co/b2akOEZM6c

— Metro Sport (@Metro_Sport) July 26, 2017

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Novak Djokovic set to miss US Open as doctors advise he needs six to 12 weeks to recover from elbow injury https://t.co/LhKQlVAENj pic.twitter.com/Zhw1BsCDeA

— Mirror Sport (@MirrorSport) July 25, 2017

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Novak Djokovic set to miss US Open with Murray more positive of recovery https://t.co/rjhWDfPOQa via @guardian_sport

— The Guardian (@guardian) July 25, 2017

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@djokernole has announced he will miss the rest of the 2017 season to recover from a right elbow injury. Get well soon, Novak! 💪 #ATP #tennis #Djokovic

A post shared by atpworldtour (@atpworldtour) on Jul 26, 2017 at 6:18am PDT

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Injuries happen all the time in a professional sport and I always invested time and energy in strengthening my body as part of prevention. That kind of mindset and rigorous routines allowed me to achieve incredible records and not to miss any majors for more than a decade. After consulting many doctors and hearing lots of different opinions, I have decided to end my season now and allow my body to heal properly and get ready for new challenges. I feel very grateful at this moment knowing how beneficial this will be for my body, mind and soul. Thank you #Nolefam for patiently waiting for my decision and sending me your love! I'll be back 😉

A post shared by Novak Djokovic (@djokernole) on Jul 26, 2017 at 6:16am PDT

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Happy anniversary my soulmate! I am so grateful to have you in my Life and the Love that you share with me reminds me of what should be nurtured and fought for in Life. Thank you for being dedicated and loving mother, big support and backbone to all of us close to you. Love you with all my heart and soul ❤ Srećna godišnjica braka mojoj srodnoj duši. Zahvalan sam ti na postojanju u mom životu,jer uz tebe i tvoju ljubav uspevam da budem svesniji onoga što negujemo i onoga za šta je vredno boriti se u životu. Zahvalan sam ti što si posvećena majka,velika podrška i oslonac svima koji smo u tvojoj blizini. Volim te iz sveg srca❤

A post shared by Novak Djokovic (@djokernole) on Jul 10, 2017 at 3:50am PDT

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GOLF : JORDAN SPIETH WINS 3RD MAJOR TITLE; CLINCHES 146TH BRITISH OPEN IN DRAMATIC COMEBACK FINISH !

GOLF : JORDAN SPIETH WINS 3RD MAJOR TITLE; CLINCHES 146TH BRITISH OPEN IN DRAMATIC COMEBACK FINISH !

The new Tiger Woods? Maybe not. Or maybe.

Jordan Spieth, at age just 23, has cliched his 3rd Major Title - - the only second player in golf history to have achieved so, under age 24 - - following his sensational win at the 146th British Open which he pulled off in a dramatic comeback finish!

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What an incredible way to comeback and win. Many congrats @JordanSpieth

— Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) July 23, 2017

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Congratulations to @jordanspieth on winning The 146th Open at Royal Birkdale! #TheOpen⛳️

A post shared by The Open (@theopen) on Jul 23, 2017 at 10:39am PDT

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Jordan Spieth will lift the Claret Jug! #TheOpen 's youngest champion since Seve Ballesteros (22) in 1979

A post shared by BBC SPORT (@bbcsport) on Jul 23, 2017 at 10:39am PDT

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Well played @jordanspieth. Congratulations on a magnificent achievement.

A post shared by The Open (@theopen) on Jul 23, 2017 at 11:31am PDT

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Congratulations Jordan Spieth on winning the Claret Jug. #TheOpen
Posted by The Open on Monday, 24 July 2017

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Champion Golfer of the Year Jordan Spieth shows off the Claret Jug in the clubhouse.
Posted by The Open on Sunday, 23 July 2017

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US golfer Jordan Spieth wins his first British Open, his third major championship https://t.co/zRjCWsr0bQ pic.twitter.com/BiPR8qL3zy

— CNN (@CNN) July 23, 2017

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BREAKING: Jordan Spieth wins #TheOpen after dramatic final round https://t.co/BYqVjnvbyw pic.twitter.com/QxbgfiPIzE

— Mirror Sport (@MirrorSport) July 23, 2017

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Jordan Spieth wins 2017 British Open https://t.co/DJXn3a1th6 pic.twitter.com/6yjrGXsjJJ

— CBS News (@CBSNews) July 23, 2017

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Congratulations to @JordanSpieth on winning The 146th Open at Royal Birkdale! #TheOpen pic.twitter.com/NR3ahfcCGZ

— The Open (@TheOpen) July 23, 2017

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Jordan Spieth won The Open at Royal Birkdale by three shots.

His third major.https://t.co/ez2Hr3lHzM pic.twitter.com/Zg1cAEau1d

— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) July 23, 2017

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"Go get that"

A post shared by Jordan Spieth (@jordanspieth) on Jul 24, 2017 at 3:39pm PDT

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Dallas native, Jordan Spieth puts together incredible finish to win British Open https://t.co/89gFzUp9Cd pic.twitter.com/zxqpVlRIW3

— WFAA-TV (@wfaachannel8) July 23, 2017

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"Tiger Woods makes winning majors look easy... It’s not”

Open champion Jordan Spieth talks to CNN Sport: http://cnn.it/2gWvxEP
Posted by CNN Sport on Monday, 24 July 2017

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It was agonising and exhilarating, but Jordan Spieth emerged victorious to win the The Open at Royal Birkdale.
Posted by CNN Sport on Sunday, 23 July 2017

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"This is as much of a high as I've ever experienced in my golfing life."
Story: https://t.co/9zVMzaJXyN #TheOpen pic.twitter.com/XIVS0RTQU3

— The Open (@TheOpen) July 23, 2017

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"Ominous." "Prodigy." "Legend."
7 ways @JordanSpieth is a history maker: https://t.co/Kj6sJr4yu8 #TheOpen pic.twitter.com/8QLq3OODPc

— The Open (@TheOpen) July 23, 2017

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Well played @JordanSpieth, congratulations on a magnificent achievement. Make sure you take care of the Claret Jug! 🙏 #TheOpen pic.twitter.com/IWUtQR19ba

— The Open (@TheOpen) July 23, 2017

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Hats off to @JordanSpieth.

What an incredible finish today at Royal Birkdale! pic.twitter.com/I2HyzeV3bD

— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) July 23, 2017

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"The Point" pic.twitter.com/65G4JgJgLf

— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) July 24, 2017

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✔️ Champion Golfer of the Year
✔️ Three-time major champion
✔️ #FedExCup leader
✔️ Still 23 years old@JordanSpieth has won #TheOpen pic.twitter.com/HYdupBm0Nr

— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) July 23, 2017

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“You must play boldly to win” – Arnold Palmer. Congratulations to @JordanSpieth – winner of #TheOpen. #ArnieWould be proud. pic.twitter.com/0EJhUusfxq

— MastercardUK (@MastercardUK) July 23, 2017

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A look back at some of the most spectacular shots of The 146th Open at Royal Birkdale. So many to choose from! Watch more video highlights at www.theopen.com
Posted by The Open on Monday, 24 July 2017

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A review in pictures of a final round full of drama and excitement. #TheOpen.
Posted by The Open on Monday, 24 July 2017

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Posted by The Open on Sunday, 23 July 2017

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What a finish. @JordanSpieth is #TheOpen Champion! 🏆

A post shared by PGA TOUR (@pgatour) on Jul 23, 2017 at 10:40am PDT

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"The Point"

A post shared by PGA TOUR (@pgatour) on Jul 24, 2017 at 2:15pm PDT

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#Respect

A post shared by PGA TOUR (@pgatour) on Jul 24, 2017 at 3:09pm PDT

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Jordan Spieth now has 11 TOUR titles. Where will he earn his next victory?

A post shared by PGA TOUR (@pgatour) on Jul 24, 2017 at 6:51am PDT

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The only 2 players to win three legs of the Grand Slam before age 24. 🏆🏆🏆

A post shared by PGA TOUR (@pgatour) on Jul 23, 2017 at 4:59pm PDT

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Another one. Jordan Spieth win total: 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

A post shared by PGA TOUR (@pgatour) on Jul 23, 2017 at 11:14am PDT

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That back nine though ... 😱😱😱

A post shared by PGA TOUR (@pgatour) on Jul 23, 2017 at 11:11am PDT

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WOW! Bogey. Birdie. EAGLE.

A post shared by PGA TOUR (@pgatour) on Jul 23, 2017 at 9:56am PDT

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Respect.
Posted by PGA TOUR on Tuesday, 25 July 2017

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Jordan Spieth has racked up 11 TOUR titles and three majors before his 24th birthday.
Posted by PGA TOUR on Monday, 24 July 2017

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"Three majors is golf's version of 3,000 hits or 500 home runs."
Posted by PGA TOUR on Monday, 24 July 2017

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Thank you ROLEX for the incredible support from Junior Golf until now!
Posted by Jordan Spieth on Monday, 24 July 2017

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