Injured during the French Open, Novak Djokovic stated on Thursday that he underwent surgery on his right knee, which “went well.” However, he did not provide an estimated time of recovery.
A diagnostic indicated that Djokovic, the 24-time Grand Slam champion, had damaged his medial meniscus in his right knee, forcing him to quit before his Roland Garros quarterfinal match against Casper Ruud.
“After sustaining a meniscus tear during my last match, I had to make some tough decisions in the past day,” he said on social media.
“The operation went well, and although I’m still digesting everything, I’m delighted to let you know.
“I am so grateful for the group of doctors that have supported me and for the overwhelmingly positive response I have gotten from my fans.”
The 37-year-old stated that he will “do my best to be healthy and fit to return to the court as soon as possible” but he did not address whether he would be able to compete in the July 1st Wimbledon tournament.
“What keeps me going is my strong love for this sport and my desire to compete at the highest level,” he continued.
After defeating Francisco Cerundolo in five sets, Djokovic withdrew from the French Open, citing the “slippery” Roland Garros courts as the source of the issue.
