Defending champion Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from Roland Garros as a consequence of a right-knee damage, the event introduced on Tuesday afternoon.
“I’m actually unhappy to announce that I’ve to withdraw from Roland Garros. I performed with my coronary heart and gave my all in yesterday’s match and sadly, as a consequence of a medial meniscus tear in my proper knee, my staff and I needed to make a troublesome determination after cautious consideration and session.
I want the very best of luck to the gamers competing this week and sincerely thank the unimaginable followers for all the love and continued assist.
See you quickly.
With love and gratitude,
Nole”
Novak superior to the quarter-finals of the clay-court main after back-to-back five-set victories in opposition to Lorenzo Musetti and Francisco Cerundolo.
Nevertheless, the Serbian star struggled along with his proper knee throughout his Monday conflict in opposition to the Argentine.
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