Djokovic after 9th Aus Open win: Will 'focus more on Grand Slams'

After winning one of the most important leagues in the Tennis era (Australian Open), Novak Djokovic revealed the nature of injuring that he suffered in the third round match in Melbourne.'

"I just came actually came from another MRI that I've done this morning and the damage is bigger than what it was when it happened when I did the first MRI after the third round," Djokovic told reporters.

"It's not too bad judging by what the doctor said but I'll have to take some time off and heal. The tear is bigger."

The 33-year-old has played the entire tournament with pain and in the finals to he was not sure about playing the game. However, he went on winning the game and sealing his 18th Grand Slam victory.

"I was quite worried. It did not look realistic that I could actually play until two hours before the fourth-round match. That's when I stepped on the court and played for the first time since the third round and it looked ok. The pain felt bearable and I just accepted the fact that I would have to play through it," he said.