New Delhi [India], Serbian tennis icon Novak Djokovic on Thursday announced the successful completion of his knee surgery, which forced him to withdraw from the ongoing French Open event, where he was defending his men's singles title.
Djokovic withdrew from the ongoing French Open on Tuesday due to an injury to his right knee, just hours after making the tournament's quarterfinals.
The French Open's official This match was another tough match for Djokovic, as at one point he was trailing by two sets, but he made a big comeback once again to prove his ability in the big match.
Djokovic struggled with his right knee during the match against Cerundolo."For the last couple of weeks, I've been having a little discomfort in my right knee, I would call it, but I haven't had any injuries that I'm concerned about. I've been playing a few tournaments with it, and I haven't had any injuries." That was the issue to date," Djokovic said after his victory.
Now, addressing X, Djokovic informed his fans that the surgery on his injury was successful and he thanked all the doctors involved.
“The other day, I had to make some difficult decisions after suffering a torn meniscus during my last match. I'm still processing it all, but I'm happy to tell you that the surgery went well."I really appreciate the team, Doctor Who, who has been there for me," Djokovic said.
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With Djokovic's withdrawal, Jannik Sinner regained his top spot in the ATP rankings, becoming the first Italian player to achieve this feat.
Also, World No. 4 Alexander Zverev booked his place in the French Open semi-finals for the fourth consecutive year after a 6-4, 7-6(5), 6-4 win over 11th seed Alex de Minaur.
Under the lights on Court Philippe-Chatrier, the German was sometimes not at her best, but when she was expected to defeat de Minaur in straight sets, she tried deeply.
The first semi-final will be between Zverev and Casper Ruud, who was to face Djokovic but got a walkover.The other semi-final will be between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. Alcaraz defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3, 7-6 (7-3), 6-4 to reach the semi-finals. On the other hand, Sinner defeated Grigor Dimitrov 6-2, 6-4, 7-6 (3-7).
Djokovic withdrew from the ongoing French Open on Tuesday due to an injury to his right knee, just hours after making the tournament's quarterfinals.
The French Open's official This match was another tough match for Djokovic, as at one point he was trailing by two sets, but he made a big comeback once again to prove his ability in the big match.
Djokovic struggled with his right knee during the match against Cerundolo."For the last couple of weeks, I've been having a little discomfort in my right knee, I would call it, but I haven't had any injuries that I'm concerned about. I've been playing a few tournaments with it, and I haven't had any injuries." That was the issue to date," Djokovic said after his victory.
Now, addressing X, Djokovic informed his fans that the surgery on his injury was successful and he thanked all the doctors involved.
“The other day, I had to make some difficult decisions after suffering a torn meniscus during my last match. I'm still processing it all, but I'm happy to tell you that the surgery went well."I really appreciate the team, Doctor Who, who has been there for me," Djokovic said.
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With Djokovic's withdrawal, Jannik Sinner regained his top spot in the ATP rankings, becoming the first Italian player to achieve this feat.
Also, World No. 4 Alexander Zverev booked his place in the French Open semi-finals for the fourth consecutive year after a 6-4, 7-6(5), 6-4 win over 11th seed Alex de Minaur.
Under the lights on Court Philippe-Chatrier, the German was sometimes not at her best, but when she was expected to defeat de Minaur in straight sets, she tried deeply.
The first semi-final will be between Zverev and Casper Ruud, who was to face Djokovic but got a walkover.The other semi-final will be between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. Alcaraz defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3, 7-6 (7-3), 6-4 to reach the semi-finals. On the other hand, Sinner defeated Grigor Dimitrov 6-2, 6-4, 7-6 (3-7).