Novak Djokovic bizarrely gets termed as ‘faker’ after Serbian Olympic Committee President confirms he hasn’t had any knee surgery after French Open withdrawal

Novak Djokovic withdrew from the French Open following an MRI scan that revealed a torn meniscus in his right knee. Earlier today, news about the Serbian going in for knee surgery in Paris filled the air. But, Serbian Olympic Committee President Bozidar Maljkovic has revealed the opposite.

Bozidar Maljkovic revealed to a local Serbian newspaper that he had contacted Djokovic’s uncle, and that he had not had knee surgery. This has come as a big shock to the tennis community a few hours after Djokovic withdrew from the French Open. In fact, the 37-year-old had told reporters after his over four-hour match against Francisco Cerundolo that he wasn’t sure if he would play in the quarterfinals.

Meanwhile, the Roland Garros confirmed yesterday that Djokovic withdrew after an MRI scan revealed a torn meniscus in his right knee. It was obvious that Djokovic would withdraw after slipping multiple times while playing against Cerundolo at the Philippe-Chatrier court. The 24-time Grand Slam champion also struggled with his right knee in the second set and called for a medical timeout.

Nonetheless, with President of the Serbian Olympic committee revealing a different story from the initial announcement, rings suspicion in the air.

My son reads the French press every day and the French wrote, in their very serious media outlets, that Novak Djokovic had surgery. We called his (Novak's) uncle, and we received information that Novak did not have surgery. I would not like to speculate further. 

Serbian Olympic Committee President Bozidar Maljkovic said via Telegraf

Besides that, earlier reports suggest that Djokovic could be sidelined for about six weeks to three months, which will eventually see him miss the Wimbledon championship. Yet, there’s no confirmation as to whether he will play at the Paris Olympics games.

Fans react to Serbian Olympic Committee President revealing Novak Djokovic hasn’t had any knee surgery

Fans on social media have reacted to Serbian Olympic Committee President Bozidar Maljkovic’s claims that Novak Djokovic has not had any knee surgery. Some fans had earlier pressed that the Serbian was faking his injury after slipping several times against Francisco Cerundolo. But, after withdrawing yesterday due to a torn meniscus in the right knee, fans believed.

Here are some of the reactions to Serbian Olympic Committee President’s claim on Novak Djokovic.

Meanwhile, Djokovic’s team has to work together to clarify the reports so they can be calm. The next few weeks might prove to be interesting, reagarding Djokovic’s future.

In case you missed it:

• “Against Coco it isn’t easy,” Iga Swiatek focuses on tactics ahead of facing Coco Gauff in Roland Garros
• “I am happy to get to this position but…,” Jannik Sinner holding his celebrations after becoming new World No. 1 for this reason

Stay Updated!

Join our newsletter to receive exclusive updates and curated insights directly to your inbox.

Subscribe NOW