Novak Djokovic Withdraws From French Open Midway Due To Knee Injury

The World No.1 Serbian was due to meet Norwegian seventh-seed Casper Ruud in the quarterfinals of Roland Garros.

Jun 5, 2024 - 00:30

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Novak Djokovic Withdraws From French Open Midway Due To Knee Injury

New Delhi: World no.1 Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the ongoing French Open due to a knee injury on Tuesday. The 24-time Grand Slam winner was due to meet Casper Ruud in the quarterfinals. With the Serbian pulling himself out, Norwegian seventh-seed Ruud progressed to the last four without dropping a sweat. The tournament announced the news, saying Djokovic has a torn medial meniscus in his right knee.

“Djokovic has withdrawn from Roland-Garros due to a right knee injury. Wishing Novak a speedy recovery,” the organisers said in a social media post. Djokovic’s withdrawal means he will be relinquishing his No. 1 ranking.

The extent of the injury was found during an MRI exam a day after Djokovic was hurt during a fourth-round victory against No. 23 Francisco Cerundolo that lasted five sets spread across more than 4 1/2 hours. In the semifinals, Ruud will face No. 4 Alexander Zverev or No. 11 Alex de Minaur.