Novak Djokovic's chances of competing at Wimbledon are reportedly in doubt as he will undergo surgery to repair the meniscus tear he suffered at the French Open.
Djokovic was forced to withdraw from the Grand Slam tournament on Tuesday. He was the defending champion before the event and the number one ranked men's tennis player. He is likely to lose the number one spot due to the injury.
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Novak Djokovic of Serbia receives treatment for his knee injury during his match against Francisco Cerundolo of Argentina on Court Philippe-Chatrier during the fourth round of the 2024 French Open Tennis Tournament at Roland Garros on June 3, 2024 in Paris. (Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)
“I am very sad to announce that I have to withdraw from Roland Garros,” he wrote on Instagram on Tuesday. “I played my heart out and gave my all in yesterday's game and unfortunately, due to a medical meniscus tear in my right knee, my team and I had to make a difficult decision after careful consideration and consultation.”
Casper Ruud was set to play Djokovic in the quarterfinals.
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Novak Djokovic of Team Serbia reacts after a point during his men's singles bronze medal match against Pablo Carreno Busta of Team Spain on the eighth day of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Ariake Tennis Park on July 31, 2021 in Tokyo. (Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
Wimbledon will begin on July 1. ESPN reported that Djokovic is likely to skip Wimbledon in hopes of preparing for a run at the 2024 Olympics for Serbia.
The Olympic tournament begins on July 27.
Djokovic has 24 Grand Slam victories, the most among men's tennis players. The only major achievement that has eluded him is a gold medal.
Novak Djokovic of Serbia in action against Carlos Alcaraz of Spain in the Men's Singles Final match on Center Court during the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon on July 16, 2023 in London. (Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)
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He won bronze in 2008.
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