(UPDATED) PHOTO OP: Djokovic in black, white and grey

Novak Djokovic got back to practicing yesterday in Monaco, where he lives, after skipping this week's Monte Carlo Masters to rest his knee. Via his FB page:

Hey everyone, just wanted to share the good news with you. Today at 5pm I will have my first practice on clay, in case you wanna come and watch in Monte Carlo Country Club. See you soon!

Good news. I'm ready to watch all the best ballers in the world compete on the dirt at the same time. It's going to be epic. THAT you can be sure.

So while we're all waiting for his official return to action check out these photos courtesy of @NovakFanClub on Twitter. No one is sure what this photoshoot was for but who the hell cares. Just drool, damn it.

You can follow Novak Djokovic Fan Club on Facebook, too, by clicking here!

Two more shots after the jump - click the head.

UPDATE: OMFG THERE'S ONE MORE...YOU NEED TO SEE IT...BLAME @NOLESKA FOR YOUR GONADS OR OVARIES EXPLODING. LAST ONE AFTER THE JUMP...

Letter to DtL readers: Ready? Play!

Hello people,

I'm heading to Flushing Meadows today to grab my first look at some live tennis action - psyched much? I'll be sending updates throughout the day via Twitter @RawUncutTennis and the Down the Line! Facebook page. Follow along, if you dare.

RiCH

P.S. Regularly scheduled posting will return tomorrow. Or tonight if I have time. Uh, more like tomorrow. Fine - TOMORROW.

[Photo(s): Michael Alan]

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