Tailoring sports, more concretely, tennis. - Report: Djokovic goes through knee operation - possibly misses Wimbledon
After getting injured and having to pull out of the French Open, renowned Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic supposedly underwent a meniscus operation in Paris today. The news was shared by French newspaper "L'Équipe," but it didn't reveal where it got its information from.
The story claims that the seven-time French Open champion needs to take a three-week break, which likely means he won't be able to attend Wimbledon from July 1st to 14th.
The probability of him playing at the Olympic tennis tournament in Paris, starting July 27th, may depend on how his knee behaves following the surgery, "L'Équipe" mentioned. Serbian news television station N1 then reported that the operation had gone smoothly and there were no major meniscus issues remaining.
Djokovic had to forfeit his place in the world rankings as a result of his withdrawal from the competition. Seeking medical attention cost him his top spot, as Italian Jannik Sinner will take over next week.
Djokovic had withdrawn from his quarterfinals match against Norwegian Casper Ruud on Tuesday, which was due to a medial meniscus tear in his right knee. When playing in the previous round.
"I played with all my heart" and "gave everything," Djokovic wrote on Instagram about his game in the eighth-final match. "After careful consideration, I had to make this difficult decision," he expressed. "I wish all the players competing this week good luck and thank all the fans for their love and steadfast support."
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Despite the surgery, Djokovic aims to defend his Title Defense in the French Open next year, showcasing his resilience and determination in tennis.
Tennis enthusiasts worldwide are closely monitoring Novak Djokovic's recovery from his knee surgery, hoping he will make a strong comeback to the Lawn Tennis Championships at Wimbledon in London.
There have been speculations that Djokovic may opt-out of the Tennis tournament during the Olympics in his homeland, Serbia, given his recent injury and surgery, but the decision remains uncertain.
Despite missing out on the French Open and Wimbledon, Djokovic still maintains a strong position in the International tennis circuit, with an eye on clinching more Grand Slam titles in the future.
The French newspaper "L'Équipe" reported that Djokovic might miss the Wimbledon Championship, with the tournament scheduled to take place in July, due to his knee surgery.
After his surgery, Djokovic has taken a break from the tennis courts, focusing on his recovery and preparing for a potential return to the game, targeting the French Open title defense and eventually considering the Olympics in Paris.
