Novak Djokovic is scheduled to have knee surgery today in Paris to address a torn medial meniscus in his right knee. The injury occurred during his match against Francisco Cerundolo at the 2024 French Open.
This injury has forced him to withdraw from the tournament and puts his participation at Wimbledon and the Paris Olympics in doubt. The decision for surgery was made to treat the meniscus tear, which could require a recovery period that might impact his participation in upcoming major tennis events.
More updates will come.
Djokovic at the French Open, ranking, and results in 2024
Now ranked no.1, the Serbian owns a compiled 18-6 win-loss record in 2024. Novak is competing at the French Open where he toppled the world no.142 Pierre-Hugues Herbert 6-4 7-63 6-4, the world no.63 Roberto Carballes Baena 6-4 6-1 6-2, the world no.30 Lorenzo Musetti 7-5 6-76 2-6 6-3 6-0 and the world no.27 Francisco Cerundolo 6-1 5-7 3-6 7-5 6-3.
Djokovic is scheduled to compete next at the Wimbledon (Wimbledon). He will begin to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 1st of July.