Novak Djokovic, the 24-time Grand Slam champion has provided a crucial injury updates to all his fans, through X. Djokovic in his recent post has stated that he will return to the court as soon as possible.
In his X (Twitter) post, he said,
“In the past day, I had to make some tough decisions after sustaining a meniscus tear during my last match. I’m still processing it all but I am happy to update you that the surgery went well.
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.
My love for this sport is strong and the desire to compete at the highest level is what keeps me going. Idemooo ”
Djokovic may skip Wimbledon and aim to recover fully for the Olympic Games in Paris, beginning on July 26th.
Djokovic, in his twitter post also mentioned about his love for the sport and his desire to step out onto the court again. The Serb also ensured to his fans that he won’t be leaving the court soon.
What happened to Novak Djokovic?
Novak Djokovic had to withdraw from the 2024 French Open right before his quarter-final match against Casper Ruud. He sustained a knee injury, during a tough five-set match against Francisco Cerundolo.
Djokovic blamed the ‘slippery’ clay courts at Roland Garros, as he needed a medical timeout and painkillers to continue playing. An MRI scan showed he had a torn meniscus, so the world No. 1 decided to pull out of the tournament and had surgery in Paris on Wednesday.
He is expected to be out for at least three weeks, making it unlikely he will be ready for the next Grand Slam at Wimbledon, which starts on July 1 at the All England Club.
Djokovic might miss Wimbledon and instead focus on being fully fit for the Olympic Games in Paris, which start on July 26.
In a new update on social media on Thursday, Djokovic confirmed that he had surgery and said it was successful. He is now trying to get back to playing as soon as possible. However, he did not give a specific time for his return or say if he would be able to play at Wimbledon, where he has won seven singles titles.
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