“Let’s get healthy for next year,” Andy Roddick says Novak Djokovic should sit out 2024 if he can’t make it to Wimbledon

Novak Djokovic is currently on the road to recovery as he eyes the Paris Olympics.

“Let’s get healthy for next year,” Andy Roddick says Novak Djokovic should sit out 2024 if he can’t make it to Wimbledon

Andy Roddick and Novak Djokovic (via IMAGO)

Andy Roddick had a few bold words for Novak Djokovic and his devastating year so far. It is a known fact that the Serbian World No.1 has been struggling a lot this year with no titles to his name and a recent injury adding to it. 

After a great four rounds at the French Open, the Serbian suffered a nasty fall which led to a meniscus tear on his right knee. Due to this, Djokovic withdrew from the ongoing tournament and underwent surgery to get back on the court as soon as possible. Though his main goal is the Olympics, his Wimbledon participation is still in question. 

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American legend Andy Roddick suggested that Djokovic should consider sitting out of 2024 and returning healthy for the next year. With the surfaces changing and the season shifting towards grass, it would be tough for Djokovic to get his knee all healed up within a month. 

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If he pulls out in two weeks, that's bad. That also puts the U.S. Open in jeopardy, and he could just put a wrap on this season and have one final push next year. Let's get healthy for next year.
said Andy Roddick on his ‘Served Podcast’

That is not all, Roddick also gave an insight into Djokovic’s game and how the knee injury would heavily affect his defense-based gameplay. With still two-quarters of the season remaining, Djokovic’s knee remains the main factor for his performance this year. 

Andy Roddick gives insights on how Novak Djokovic’s knee may cause difficulties in his gameplay

Novak Djokovic being the wall of a player he is, usually lets the rallies go long and wears the player down to win the point whilst trying to tire them out for the next points. With his knee injured, Djokovic’s game would be heavily impacted, and Andy Roddick reckons that the Serb might now doubt every move. 

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Novak Djokovic (Image via Imago)
It's not just a case of saying my knee is okay in a month, because you have to train, and especially Novak. Your special sauce is being able to grind people down, stay in rallies, move people from side to side, and ask the question over and over again.
added Andy Roddick

Nevertheless, Djokovic has had a successful surgery and is on the road to recovery to get back on court as soon as possible. With the Wimbledon commencing in under a month, all eyes will be on the Serbian and if he recovers within time. 

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