Defending champion Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the continued French Open due to a knee harm he sustained throughout the five-set comeback win towards Francisco Cerundolo. Djokovic revealed after the match that he would go for scans after the match, which now have revealed a tear within the medial meniscus in his proper knee and has pressured him out of the match. Djokovic’s withdrawal has despatched Casper Ruud instantly into the semi-finals.
Djokovic blamed the slippery floor on the courtroom for his harm and might be heard telling the physio, “I screwed up my knee. I’m slipping and sliding on a regular basis.” Djokovic appeared to have tweaked one thing in the beginning of the second set and 4 video games later, the Serbian complained to the match authority relating to the situation of the taking part in floor.
“I’m telling you as a player, it’s not OK.” When the official informed Djokovic the grounds individuals felt the courtroom was wonderful, the Serbian snapped, “They know better than me the court is good or not?” This was after Djokovic had requested for the courtroom to be swept. Djokovic wasn’t positive of his participation after the Round of 16 match and his worst fears got here true.
“I don’t know what will happen tomorrow – or after tomorrow, if I’ll be able to step out on the court and play,” the 37-year-old Djokovic had mentioned on Monday. “You know, I hope so. Let’s see what happens.”
It was a lengthy and draining five-setter which went on for 4 and a half hours however Djokovic prevailed ultimately however alas he will not give you the option to add a Grand Slam to his tally in France this time round and the harm has additionally put his participation doubtful.
Djokovic’s withdrawal has additionally meant that the Italian Jannik Sinner will turn into World No 1 after the match as he’ll attain the highest of the ATP rankings no matter his efficiency in the remainder of the match.
