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Novak Djokovic has ruptured a nerve in his right knee. After which he has withdrawn his name from the French Open.
Defending champion Novak Djokovic has withdrawn his name before the quarter-finals of the French Open. Djokovic suffered a right knee injury in his fourth-round match against Francisco Cerundolo.
He also had to take medical time out in the middle of the match. Novak had to work hard to win this match which lasted for more than four and a half hours. He defeated Cerundolo 6-1, 5-7, 3-6, 7-5, 6-3.
Novak had a scan of his right knee on Tuesday. In which it was confirmed that a vein in his knee had burst. After which Novak decided to withdraw from the French Open. He had to play seventh seed Casper Ruud of Norway in the quarter-finals.
Djokovic suffered a knee injury in the fourth round match of the French Open. After which he had to take medical time out during the match.
“I am very sad to announce that I have to withdraw from Roland Garros, I played with all my heart and gave my best in yesterday’s match and unfortunately, my right hand,” Djokovic said in a statement on social media. Due to a meniscus tear in the knee, my team and I took careful consideration and had to make a difficult decision.
Djokovic further said – I wish all the best to the players participating in the French Open this week and sincerely thank our fans for their love and continued support.
Doubts about playing in Wimbledon and may slip from world number-1
Djokovic’s withdrawal from the French Open ended his hopes of winning his 25th Grand Slam title. At the same time, there is doubt about playing in Wimbledon to be held from July 1 next month. Along with this, he may also slip from world number-1 after the French Open. In his place, Italy’s Jannik Sinner will reach the top of the world rankings.
Djokovic also holds the record for winning most matches in Grand Slam.
Djokovic had defeated Argentina’s Francisco in a five-set match that lasted four and a half hours amid pain in his last match of the French Open, i.e. the pre-quarterfinals. The win over Francisco was her record 370th Grand Slam win. He had left Switzerland’s Roger Federer (369) behind.
His foot slipped during the match against Francisco Cerundolo in the fourth round of the French Open. Due to which the knee of his right leg got injured.
First player to win 24 Grand Slams in the Open Era
Djokovic is the first player in the Open Era to win 24 Grand Slams. Earlier, Djokovic was equal to Serena Williams (23 Grand Slams) in terms of winning the most Grand Slams (Men’s and Women’s Singles). Margaret Court has also won a total of 24 Grand Slams, but 13 of those titles were in her name before the Open Era.
The Open Era in tennis began in 1968 when all players (amateur and professional) were allowed to participate in all four Grand Slams. This is called Open Era.
