Renowned journalist reveals Novak Djokovic is “doing everything possible to play at Wimbledon” as the Serb practiced for the first time since surgery

Novak Djokovic will also compete at the Paris Olympics, following the announcement by the Serbian Olympics committee.

Renowned journalist reveals Novak Djokovic is “doing everything possible to play at Wimbledon” as the Serb practiced for the first time since surgery

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Novak Djokovic tore the medial meniscus in his right knee after slipping several times during his fourth-round match against Francisco Cerundolo. Despite having undergone surgery in Paris, his recovery process has been slated for up to three weeks. Nevertheless, a renowned journalist reveals he is doing everything to play at Wimbledon.

Wimbledon which gets underway on July 1 looks unrealistic for Djokovic to participate in. The 37-year-old has won the tournament seven times in his career but finished as runner-up last year. However, this season has not gone as expected for Djokovic, as he is still chasing his first title of the year.

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He was aiming for the French Open title despite having a right knee problem before the tournament began. But, poor scheduling from the Roland Garros organizers shut down his hopes when he played an over four-hour late-night match. He then played against Francisco Cerundolo and slipped several times exacerbating the right knee problem.

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After surgery on his right knee, he flew to his home country for fast recovery. Recently, he posted a video of him paddling and doing other forms of exercise. He is yet to reveal which tournament he will be coming back, but renowned journalist Craig Shapiro admits he is aiming to play at Wimbledon.

Reliable sources telling me Novak hit today for the first time since the knee procedure and is pushing hard to play Wimbledon. Let’s see.
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Recently, he celebrated his wife’s 38 birthday and was seen dancing and singing with her. Sounds about true that the Serbian looks to be recovering faster than expected.

Novak Djokovic to play in the Paris Olympics after Serbian Olympics committee announced his inclusion

Novak Djokovic will play in the 2024 Paris Olympics after the Serbian Olympic committee announced his inclusion to the tennis team. However, the 24-time Grand Slam winner is yet to reveal which tournament he will make his comeback after undergoing a knee surgery in Paris.

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His inclusion in the Paris Olympics, suggests he is closer to full recovery. The Serbian would be competing at his fifth Olympics, having participated in the tournament since 2008. But, he has only one bronze to boast of at the event. He has lost the third-place match twice in three appearances.

The only piece of silverware eluding his elite cabinet is the Olympic gold and he would give his 100% to win that in Paris. The tennis event at the Paris Olympics will be played on the courts of Roland Garros, the home of the French Open.

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