By Chris Oddo | Wednesday September 28, 2016

 

Six-time champion Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the China Open with an elbow injury.

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Six-time champion Novak Djokovic has been forced to pull out of next week’s China Open with an elbow injury. The Serb holds a 29-0 record in Beijing and defeated Rafael Nadal for the title in 2015.

“I am very sad not to be able to compete at the China Open this year. I am still recovering from my elbow injury and have been advised not to play tournaments until my condition improves and allows me to compete. I will continue with my rehabilitation and hope to be able to return to the ATP World Tour as soon as possible,” Djokovic said in a statement, according to the ATP. “The China Open is one of my favourite tournaments. I have had a lot of success there, winning the title six times. I love competing in front of the passionate Chinese fans, and I look forward to coming back to Beijing in the future.”