Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the French Open with a knee injury suffered during his last-16 win. Sad news ...
Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the French Open with a knee injury suffered during his last-16 win. Image: JULIEN DE ROSA / AFPNovak Djokovic has withdrawn from the French Open with a knee injury suffered during his last-16 win. Image: JULIEN DE ROSA / AFP“Due to a torn medial meniscus in his right knee , Novak Djokovic… has been forced to withdraw from the Roland Garros tournament,” organisers said in a statement.
Djokovic blamed the “slippery” Philippe Chatrier court for the injury he sustained early in the second set of his 6-1, 5-7, 3-6, 7-5, 6-3 victory over Cerundolo. “I don’t know what will happen tomorrow or after tomorrow if I’ll be able to step out on the court and play. You know, I hope so. Let’s see what happens,” Djokovic said after the match.The Australian Open champion was on court playing his quarter-final against Grigor Dimitrov when Djokovic’s withdrawal was announced, meaning Sinner will replace the 24-time Grand Slam champion at the top of the ATP rankings next week.
Sinner already knew that he could secure number one by reaching the final at Roland Garros, but his landmark achievement was secured earlier than expected. The 22-year-old has enjoyed a fine season, also winning the Rotterdam and Miami Opens in addition to his maiden Grand Slam title in Melbourne.Tonight on House of Zwide: Mampho is upset and accuses Ona of sending Keletso to ask Soka not to attend the wedding with her
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