“Means season is probably over” – Fans react to Novak Djokovic’s withdrawal from French Open 2024 after MRI scans show a torn meniscus

Jannik Sinner to become the first Italian World No.1 on the ATP rankings.

“Means season is probably over” – Fans react to Novak Djokovic’s withdrawal from French Open 2024 after MRI scans show a torn meniscus

Novak Djokovic of Serbia receives treatment during his match against Francisco Cerundolo of Argentina on day nine of Roland Garros at Stade Roland Garros (Via Imago)

Tennis fans on social media have reacted to Novak Djokovic’s withdrawal from the French Open due to a torn medial meniscus in his right knee. The Serbian was meant to play Casper Ruud in the quarterfinals but with his withdrawal, the Norwegian will go straight to the semifinals.

For context, Djokovic has been playing with a right knee injury for weeks before the Roland Garros. However, before he played in the fourth round against Francisco Cerundolo he needed to take anti-inflammatory tablets to help him win the match. But, during the match, the 37-year-old slipped on the court and was seen rubbing his right knee, after which he sought medical attention several times.

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He later blamed the conditions of the court, which the ground staff should have swept as it was too slippery in the second set. Though he won the match he told reporters that he wasn’t sure about playing today. Today, Roland Garros confirmed his withdrawal from the tournament, stating that he withdrew “due to a torn medial meniscus in his right knee (discovered during an MRI scan performed today).”

The news left many fans of Novak Djokovic in a mix of shock and fear as many felt it was likely the end of his season. The 24-time was aiming for his first title of the season but that will be postponed.

Nevertheless, before Djokovic withdrew from the French Open, he set a record by winning his 370 match at a Grand Slam event. The 37-year-old broke Roger Federer’s 369 Grand Slam victories.

Jannik Sinner becomes World No.1 following Novak Djokovic’s withdrawal from the French Open

Novak Djokovic will no longer defend his French Open title which will see him lose his World No.1 ranking to Italian Jannik Sinner. The 22-year-old will become the first World No.1 from Italy in the history of the ATP rankings.

Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner
Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner (Via Imago)

Sinner defeated Grigor Dimitrov 6-2, 6-4, 7-6 to reach the semifinals of the French Open. The Australian Open Champion is in his first Roland Garros semifinals and will be playing either Carlos Alcaraz or Stefanos Tsitsipas for a place in the final on Sunday.

Meanwhile, Casper Ruud would now walk over to the semifinals as he hopes to reach his third consecutive French Open final. He will meet the winner between Alexander Zverev and Alex de Minaur in the last four of the competition.

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