Supply – Novak Djokovic to have surgical procedure; Wimbledon uncertain

Novak Djokovic will endure surgical procedure on his torn meniscus in Paris on Wednesday, a supply informed ESPN, confirming a number of reviews, which can put his standing for Wimbledon unsure.

Djokovic tore the meniscus in his proper knee throughout his fourth-round match in opposition to Francisco Cerundolo. He performed on by the ache and gained in 5 units however was left uncertain of the harm finished to his knee.

He underwent an MRI in Paris on Tuesday that confirmed the meniscus tear, inflicting the 24-time Grand Slam winner to withdraw from the event.

The harm requires surgical procedure, and the restoration timeframe means Djokovic faces a race in opposition to time to be match for Wimbledon, which begins July 1. The chances are high that Djokovic will skip the grass-court swing to concentrate on enjoying on the Paris Olympics; the Olympic tennis event is ready to start July 27.

Djokovic has gained Wimbledon seven occasions and reached final yr’s remaining, the place he misplaced to Carlos Alcaraz. However Olympic gold nonetheless eludes him. His greatest end was a bronze medal at Beijing in 2008, and he stated earlier this yr that Paris 2024 was the “precedence” for him.

“It is all about constructing my sport for clay courts,” Djokovic stated in April. “I wish to attain my peak for Paris. That is the place I wish to play my greatest tennis. The rest is a bonus, so let’s have a look at what occurs.”

That is additionally the case for Rafael Nadal, who misplaced within the first spherical of the French Open to Alexander Zverev. Nadal stated after that defeat that he’s prone to keep on clay by to Paris, moderately than switching to grass, leaving the opportunity of neither Djokovic nor Nadal being at Wimbledon this yr.