Ivanisevic is 'ready to play'

13 April 2012

Goran Ivanisevic, who shrugged off a shoulder injury to win Wimbledon, will play in the season-ending Tennis Masters Cup despite a freak accident in the shower.

The Croatian, who takes daily painkillers for his damaged left shoulder, stubbed his toe in the shower of his Sydney hotel yesterday.

The minor, but painful, injury forced him to miss a practice session. But tournament officials said Ivanisevic trained today and added: "There's no problem. He's ready to play."

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