NOVAK DJOKOVIC WITHDRAWS FROM FRENCH OPEN WITH KNEE INJURY AFTER FIVE-SET MARATHON AGAINST FRANCISCO CERUNDOLO
Novak Djokovic’s five-set thriller against Francisco Cerundolo was one of the best matches of the 2024 French Open, but it came at a cost.
The Serbian superstar suffered an injury during the match and afterwards he was unsure whether or not he’d be able to play in his quarter-final clash against Norway’s Casper Ruud. Now the French Open has confirmed that he won’t be able to and he has withdrawn.
The French Open has confirmed that men’s top seed and defending champion Novak Djokovic has been forced to withdraw from the Grand Slam with a knee injury.
Djokovic suffered the injury against Francisco Cerundolo in his previous match, as the Serbian star battled back in dramatic fashion to win in five epic sets.
Djokovic had a scan on the injury after Monday’s match which revealed a “torn medial meniscus” in his right knee.
Djokovic was involved in tense discussions with the umpire and a supervisor over court conditions during his four hours and 39 minutes on Court Philippe-Chatrier. Now, the tournament organisers have confirmed that he has been forced to withdraw.
Djokovic’s withdrawal means Ruud has progressed to the semi-finals. The Serb’s early exit also means Jannik Sinner becomes the new No. 1 in the ATP rankings for the first time. The 22-year-old is the first Italian male in tennis history to become a world No. 1.
