Novak Djokovic underwent surgical procedure on his knee, the world primary stated on Thursday, after he was pressured to tug out of the French Open with an harm that might threaten his Wimbledon and Olympic possibilities.
The harm, 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 dropping his high rating to Italian Jannik Sinner on Monday.
“Prior to now 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 comfortable to replace you that the surgical procedure went properly,” Djokovic stated in a put up on Instagram.
“I’m so appreciative of the crew of docs who’ve been by my aspect, in addition to the overwhelming assist I’ve obtained from my followers.
“I’m going to do my finest to be wholesome and match to return to the court docket as quickly as doable.”
—Reuters
