Paris: Novak Djokovic confirmed on Thursday that he has undergone surgery on his right knee, which he injured during the French Open, and “everything”.
24-time Grand Slam winner Djokovic was forced out of his Roland Garros quarter-final against Kasper Ruud after tests revealed a torn medial meniscus in his right knee.
“After sustaining a meniscus tear yesterday, I had to make some tough decisions,” he said on social media.
“I’m still processing everything, but I’m glad the surgery went well.
“I am very grateful to the team of doctors who have been with me and the great support I have received from my fans.”
The 37-year-old has not said whether he will play at Wimbledon, which starts on July 1, but said he will “do everything I can to stay healthy and get back on court as soon as possible”. “.
Djokovic pulled out of the French Open after winning a five-set match against Francisco Cerundolo and blamed the Roland Garros court “leucine” for exacerbating the problem.
“Two weeks ago, I felt a bit uncomfortable, I would say in my right knee, but it’s not an injury,” Djokovic said. Record 370th Grand Slam win.
“I have played several tournaments with him, so far no problems.”
Cerundolo’s victory was Djokovic’s second in quick succession, ending a four-hour, 29-minute match with Lorenzo Musetti in the third round, which ended at 3:07 a.m. on Sunday.
Ruud, who lost to Djokovic in last year’s final, received a bye and will now play Alexander Zverev in Friday’s semi-finals.
Djokovic’s injury out of the tournament means Jannik Dosa will be number one in the sport next week in Italy.
For the first time since 2004, the men’s final will not feature Djokovic, Rafael Nadal or Roger Federer.
