Defending champion Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from Roland Garros on account of a right-knee damage, the event introduced on Tuesday afternoon.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, on account of a medial meniscus tear in my proper knee, my staff and I needed to make a troublesome choice after cautious consideration and session.
I want the most effective of luck to the gamers competing this week and sincerely thank the unimaginable followers for all the love and continued help.
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 towards Lorenzo Musetti and Francisco Cerundolo.
Nonetheless, the Serbian star struggled along with his proper knee throughout his Monday conflict towards the Argentine.
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