Novak Djokovic confirmed on Thursday that he had successful knee surgery following his shock withdrawal. French Open He is expected to return this week, but the 24-time Grand Slam champion declined to say whether he will be fit in time for Wimbledon next month.
Djokovic said, Suffered from a torn meniscus He injured his right knee during the second set of his five-set victory over Francisco Cerundolo in the fourth round on Monday.
Novak Djokovic of Serbia receives treatment for a knee injury during his match against Francisco Cernudolo of Argentina on Court Philippe Chatrier during the fourth round of the 2024 French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris on June 3, 2024. (Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)
The defending French Open champion underwent surgery in Paris on Wednesday and gave fans a positive update the next day.
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“I had to make the difficult decision recently after tearing my meniscus during my last game. I’m still taking it all in, but I’m happy to report that the surgery went well,” he said in a post on X.
“I will do my best to stay healthy and in shape so I can return to the court as soon as possible. My love for this sport is strong and my desire to compete at the highest level is what drives me.”
Novak Djokovic of Serbia plays against Roberto Carballes Baena of Spain in the second round of the men’s singles during day five of the 2024 French Open at Roland Garros on May 30, 2024 in Paris. (Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
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The 37-year-old Serbian tennis player did not go into details about her recovery or timeline for return, but the injury occurred just a few weeks ago. Wimbledon is set to start.
Djokovic’s injury comes just before the 2024 Paris Olympics, scheduled to begin on July 27 at Roland Garros, where he won a bronze medal in the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates after his victory over Pierre-Hugues Herbert of France during the end of the men’s singles match on Court Philippe Chatrier during the third day of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros complex on May 28, 2024 in Paris. (Kristin Pojula/AFP via Getty Images)
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With both Djokovic and Rafael Nadal eliminated, there will be a new French Open champion for the first time since 2015.
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