Following a fourth-round victory over Francisco Cerundolo, the 24-time Grand Slam champion tore his right knee’s medial meniscus and withdrew from Wednesday’s French Open quarterfinal against Casper Ruud.
Since the Serb’s recuperation will probably take at least three weeks, he might miss Wimbledon, which begins on July 1.
The injury will also affect the 37-year-old’s preparations for the Olympic Games, which begin in Paris on July 27.
Djokovic posted on X., external, “I’m still processing it all but I’m happy to update you that the surgery went well.”
I’m motivated to compete at the top level because I have a deep affection for this activity.”
In the previous year’s championship match, seven-time Wimbledon champion Djokovic lost to Carlos Alcaraz in an exciting five-set match.
Nevertheless, he has never taken home the gold at the Olympics, and he has never hidden the fact that winning that medal was his top aim this year.
Djokovic posted a photo of himself and his medical staff with the caption, “I am so appreciative of the team of doctors who have been by my side as well as the overwhelming support I have received from my fans,”
“I’m going to do my best to be healthy and fit to return to the court as soon as possible.”
