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Novak Djokovic reveals latest on wrist injury ahead of Australian Open

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Novak Djokovic is optimistic his wrist problems are behind him as he prepares to start his bid for an 11th Australian Open title.

The world No 1 was hampered by a right wrist issue during an uncharacteristic loss to Alex de Minaur playing for Serbia at the United Cup earlier this month.

But he has been practising this week at Melbourne Park and said ahead of a first-round clash with

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