The duel with Francisco Cerúndolo wreaked havoc. Serbian Novak Djokovic, world No. 1 and current Roland Garros champion, withdrew from the tournament due to the knee injury he suffered in the round of 16 against the Argentine.
“In the third game of the second set I slipped. It affected my knee, where I started to feel pain. At one point I wondered if I should continue or not. I had medical treatment. “I have some positive news, but some concerns.”commented the world No. 1 as soon as he finished the match against the Argentine.
The Serbian had celebrated his 370th victory in Grand Slam tournaments, surpassing the mark of the Swiss Roger Federer (369), to become the most successful tennis player in Majors.
Finally, the organization confirmed the withdrawal. In this way, the Serbian, due to the torn meniscus, will lose the leadership of the world ranking, which will remain in the hands of Jannik Sinner (2nd).
In any case, it is an open secret that Djokovic’s main goal is the Paris Olympicswhich begin next July 26.
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