Why Novak Djokovic may play in Wimbledon after the knee surgery

Novak Djokovic is expected to arrive at Wimbledon on Monday after deciding to attend. But after having knee surgery, he's not sure if he can compete.

Djokovic Surgery

Novak Djokovic has decided to attend Wimbledon and is scheduled to arrive on Monday. However, following knee surgery, he is unsure about his ability to compete.

After defeating Francisco Cerundolo in the fourth round of the French Open, Serbia’s Djokovic withdrew. During the match, Djokovic tore his medial meniscus in his right knee.

However, Djokovic has afterwards shared two positive videos on Instagram. At first, he was seen at the gym using his leg weight machine and training cycle. In the second, which was uploaded on Thursday, he was shown jogging, lunging, and making a hesitant serve.

In a post on social media following the treatment, he did not rule out competing at Wimbledon. He wrote: “My love for this sport is strong and the desire to compete at the highest level is what keeps me going. I’m going to do my best to be healthy and fit to return to the court as soon as possible.”

Novak Djokovic in 2024

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2024 Highlights

At the moment ranked no.3, the Serbian played his last match on the 3rd of June when he overcame world no.26 Francisco Cerundolo 6-1 5-7 3-6 7-5 6-3 in the 4th round of the French Open (draw).

Currently, during this season Djokovic has achieved a compiled 18-6 win-loss record. Novak Djokovic’s most significant result of this year was getting to the semifinal at the Australian Open, Monte Carlo and Geneva.

Djokovic has scheduled to play next at the Wimbledon (Wimbledon). He will start from the main draw that will commence on the 1st of July.

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