NOVAK Djokovic emphasised that he’ll work laborious to have the ability to return to competitors as quickly as attainable after present process surgical procedure to deal with the knee harm he suffered.
The 24-time Grand Slam champion withdrew from the French Open quarter-final in opposition to Casper Ruud, Wednesday (5/6), after struggling a torn medial meniscus in his proper knee throughout his win over Francisco Cerundolo within the fourth spherical.
The harm restoration course of will take 3 weeks, that means Djokovic may miss the Wimbledon event, which begins on July 1.
The harm additionally hampered the 37-year-old’s preparations for the 2024 Paris Olympics, which can begin on July 27.
“I am nonetheless processing it however I am completely happy to let you know that the operation was a hit,” Djokovic mentioned on X.
“My love for this sport could be very robust and my ardour for performing on the highest degree permits me to proceed,” he added.
Djokovic is a seven-time Wimbledon champion however misplaced to Carlos Alcaraz within the closing final 12 months.
The Serb has by no means gained an Olympic gold medal and he has brazenly mentioned that’s his precedence this 12 months. (bbc/Z-1)
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