Wimbledon is probably over
Djokovic undergoes surgery to at least save the Olympics
05.06.2024, 13:13
Novak Djokovic will miss Wimbledon, but can still hope to take part in the Olympic Games: The tennis professional injured his knee at the French Open and will undergo surgery on site.
According to a media report, Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic has undergone meniscus surgery in Paris after his injury-related exit from the French Open. The French newspaper “L’Équipe” reported this without giving any specific sources. According to the report, the 24-time Grand Slam tournament winner will have to take a three-week break and will probably miss the grass-court classic in Wimbledon from July 1 to 14.
Whether the 37-year-old will be able to compete in the subsequent Olympic tennis tournament in Paris starting on July 27 depends on how his knee reacts to the surgical procedure, “L’Équipe” wrote.
Djokovic had cancelled his start in the quarter-final match against Norwegian Casper Ruud on Tuesday because he had torn the inner meniscus in his right knee in the previous round. “I’ve sprained my knee. I’m slipping and sliding the whole time,” Djokovic complained to the head referee after he fell at the start of the second set. “The court,” he complained, “has ruined my knee!” By withdrawing from the tournament, the defending champion will lose his lead in the world rankings to Italian Jannik Sinner next week.
He “played with all his heart” and “gave everything” in his round of 16 match, Djokovic wrote on Instagram on Tuesday. After careful consideration, however, he had to make this “difficult decision.” “I wish all the players competing this week the best of luck and thank the incredible fans for all their love and continued support.”