Tennis World Number 1 Novak Djokovic Takes Break to Heal Wrist After Olympics Loss

The number 1 tennis player in the world, Novak Djokovic, hasn't been himself lately, after losing a series of big matches, capped off with his surprising first round exit in the 2016 Olympics. Following his loss in Rio, Djokovic announced that he would withdraw from another major tournament due to a wrist injury which has hindered his play.

Djokovic's early Olympic exit came at the hands of Argentinian tennis star, Juan Martin del Potro, who is currently ranked number 141 in the world. A teary-eyed Djokovic exited the tennis court in Rio after his loss to del Potro, he would lose again the following day, but this time, in the doubles category. Djokovic came to the Olympics in hopes of winning his first Olympic gold medal, according to the Telegraph.

After Djokovic's heartbreaking trip to Rio, the 29-year old Serb, has made the announcement that he would not be able to participate in of tennis's major tournaments, the Cincinnati Masters, on August 14, because of the injury on his wrist. Djokovic says "I am very sad to announce that I won't be able to play this year in Cincinnati, I have a recurring injury that has taken its toll on my body due to a very busy and active schedule this year," adding "I have played many matches and I have to take some rest in order to heal," according to BBC Sport.

With Djokovic withdrawing from the Cincinnati Masters, he loses his opportunity to win all of the titles in the Masters Series, with Cincinnati being the only missing one from his trophy case. Djokovic has never won a single set in the Cincinnati championship matches, with a record of 0-5.

According to Tennis, Djokovic will not be the only big name in tennis to miss the Cincinnati Masters, as Roger Federer, who won the tournament last year, will not be participating, to give time for his surgically repaired knee to heal. Women's tennis number 1 and defending women's champion, will also miss the tournament due to her participation in the Olympics.