Novak Djokovic underwent surgical procedure on his knee, the World No. 1 stated on Thursday, after he was pressured to tug out of the French Open with an damage that would threaten his Wimbledon and Olympic possibilities.
The damage, sustained in his fourth-round win over Francisco Cerundolo, ended the Serb’s quest to win a record-extending twenty fifth Grand Slam trophy and can end in him shedding his high rating to Italian Jannik Sinner on Monday.
“Previously day, I needed to make some robust selections after sustaining a meniscus tear throughout my final match. I’m nonetheless processing all of it however I’m completely satisfied to replace you that the surgical procedure went nicely,” Djokovic stated in a put up on Instagram.
“I’m so appreciative of the crew of docs who’ve been by my facet, in addition to the overwhelming assist I’ve acquired from my followers.
“I’m going to do my greatest to be wholesome and match to return to the court docket as quickly as attainable.”
Wimbledon, which Djokovic has received seven occasions, will happen from July 1-14, whereas the boys’s singles tennis event on the Paris Olympics is scheduled for July 27-Aug. 4.
Djokovic’s damage was the newest in a sequence of unlucky occasions for the 37-year-old, who received three out of the 4 majors final 12 months however has seemed off the tempo this season.
He has not received a title in 2024 and suffered a semifinal defeat by eventual winner Sinner on the Australian Open in January.