Djokovic withdraws from French Open: He suffered a knee injury in the pre-quarterfinals; There is also doubt about playing in Wimbledon

Novak Djokovic has suffered a ruptured vein in his right knee. After which he has withdrawn his name from the French Open.

Defending champion Novak Djokovic has withdrawn ahead of the French Open quarter-finals. Djokovic suffered a right knee injury in his fourth round match against Francisco Cerundolo.

He also had to take a medical time out in the middle of the match. Novak had to struggle a lot 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. Which confirmed that a vein in his knee had ruptured. After which Novak decided to withdraw from the French Open. He was to play against Norway’s seventh seed Casper Ruud in the quarter-finals.

Djokovic suffered a knee injury in the fourth round match of the French Open. After which he had to take a medical time out during the match.

Djokovic said in a statement on social media, ‘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, due to a meniscus tear in my right knee, my team and I, after careful consideration, 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.

There is doubt over playing in Wimbledon and he may slip from the World No. 1 spot

Djokovic’s withdrawal from the French Open has ended his hopes of winning his 25th Grand Slam title. There is also doubt about his playing in Wimbledon, which is scheduled to be held on July 1 next month. Along with this, he may also lose the World No. 1 position after the French Open. In his place, Italy’s Jannik Sinner will reach the top spot in the World Rankings.

Djokovic also holds the record for winning the most matches in Grand Slams
In his last match of the French Open, i.e. in the pre-quarterfinals, Djokovic defeated Argentina’s Francisco in a five-set match that lasted four and a half hours amid pain. His victory over Francisco was his record 370th victory in the Grand Slam. He surpassed Switzerland’s Roger Federer (369).

During the match against Francisco Cerundolo in the fourth round of the French Open, his foot slipped. Due to which he injured his right knee.

First player to win 24 Grand Slams in the Open Era
Djokovic is the first player to win 24 Grand Slams in the Open Era. Djokovic was earlier tied with Serena Williams (23 Grand Slams) for 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 won before the Open Era.

The Open Era in tennis began in 1968 when all players (amateurs and professionals) were allowed to participate in all four Grand Slams. This is called the Open Era.