Novak Djokovic has confirmed that his knee surgery is going well and he will return to competition “as soon as possible” shortly after withdrawing from the French Open with a torn medial meniscus.
“Over the past day, I’ve had to make some tough decisions after tearing my meniscus in the last game,” Djokovic wrote on social media. “I’m still processing it all, but I’m happy to tell you that the surgery went well. I’m so grateful to the team of doctors who have been by my side and the fans for their overwhelming support.
“I will do my best to stay healthy and get back on the court as soon as possible. I have a strong love for the game and the desire to compete at the highest level is what keeps me going.” Idemouo [Let’s go]”
The message was accompanied by a photo of Djokovic on crutches with his wife Jelena and members of his team, with the Eiffel Tower behind them.
Djokovic suffered a knee injury in the second set of his French Open fourth-round match against Francisco Cerundolo on Monday. Despite the serious injury, the Serbian planned a remarkable recovery to win the match, rallying after trailing two sets to one and breaking serve in the fourth set.
Djokovic underwent surgery on his right knee in Paris on Wednesday morning after withdrawing from his quarterfinal match with Kasper Ruud. The surgery will require at least three weeks of recovery time, meaning he may not be able to compete at Wimbledon, where he had hoped to equal Roger Federer’s men’s record of eight singles titles.
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Even if Djokovic recovers ahead of schedule and is able to compete in Wimbledon, which begins on July 1, he may prioritize preparations for the Olympics, which begins on July 27 on the clay courts of Roland Garros. Replacing the surface so soon after an injury may cause further injury.
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In 2018, after playing for half a year with an elbow injury, Djokovic showed his unwillingness to undergo surgery. He later admitted he cried for days after the surgery, which will allow him to re-establish himself at the top of the sport. With about seven weeks until the Olympics, Djokovic must act quickly.
An Olympic gold medal is the only noteworthy singles achievement that Djokovic lacks, and he has repeatedly cited the Olympics and playing for the national team as his biggest goals for the year.
