The duel with Francisco Cerúndolo wreaked havoc. Serbian Novak Djokovic, world No. 1 and present Roland Garros champion, withdrew from the match as a result of knee harm he suffered within the spherical of 16 in opposition to the Argentine.
“Within the third sport of the second set I slipped. It affected my knee, the place I began to really feel ache. At one level I questioned if I ought to proceed or not. I had medical therapy. “I’ve some optimistic information, however some considerations.”commented the world No. 1 as quickly as he completed the match in opposition to the Argentine.
The Serbian had celebrated his 370th victory in Grand Slam tournaments, surpassing the mark of the Swiss Roger Federer (369), to change into probably the most profitable tennis participant in Majors.
Lastly, the group confirmed the withdrawal. On this means, the Serbian, as a result of torn meniscus, will lose the management of the world rating, which can stay within the arms of Jannik Sinner (2nd).
In any case, it’s an open secret that Djokovic’s most important objective is the Paris Olympicswhich start subsequent July 26.
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