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Novak Djokovic's French Open Withdrawal Shock: What Happened?

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Novak Djokovic's sudden withdrawal from the French Open leaves fans in disbelief. Find out the details behind his knee injury and exit from the tournament.

Novak Djokovic, the world No. 1 tennis player, sent shockwaves through the tennis world when he was forced to withdraw from the French Open due to a torn meniscus in his right knee. The injury occurred during his fourth-round match against Francisco Cerundolo, where Djokovic battled through pain before ultimately succumbing to the injury. His decision to pull out of the tournament, just before the quarterfinals, disappointed fans who were eagerly anticipating his match against Casper Ruud.

The defending champion's exit from the French Open was a disappointing end to his campaign, especially after a hard-fought win over Cerundolo. Djokovic's withdrawal highlighted the physical demands of professional tennis and the importance of player safety. As Iga Swiatek surged into the semifinals on the women's side, Djokovic's absence was keenly felt in the men's competition.

Novak Djokovic's knee injury at the French Open adds to the list of dramatic moments in his career. Despite the setback, Djokovic's legacy as a tennis legend remains intact, with his dominance on the court a testament to his skill and resilience. The Serbian star's battles with injuries and comebacks have only added to his reputation as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport.

In a stunning turn of events, Novak Djokovic's past triumphs at the French Open, including his victory over Andy Murray in 2016, have come full circle with his unfortunate exit from this year's tournament. Djokovic's determination and success on the clay courts of Roland Garros have left an indelible mark in tennis history, solidifying his status as a true champion.

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Novak Djokovic Tears Right Medial Meniscus, Withdraws From ... (Forbes)

Novak Djokovic suffered a right knee injury during his fourth round match against Francisco Cerundolo of Argentina at the French Open at Roland Garros, ...

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Novak Djokovic withdraws from French Open quarterfinals due to ... (NBC Southern California)

An MRI on Tuesday revealed world No. 1 Novak Djokovic has a torn meniscus in his right knee. He was set to face Casper Ruud in the French Open ...

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Novak Djokovic forced to withdraw from French Open as knee injury ... (The Independent)

The defending champion complained about the condition of the court during his five-set win over Francisco Cerundolo and a MRI scan confirmed he had a 'torn ...

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Novak Djokovic pulls out of French Open due to knee injury (Sky News)

The world number one tennis player was due to play Casper Ruud on Wednesday. His would-be opponent will now go straight into the tournament's semi-finals.

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Novak Djokovic forced to withdraw from French Open after knee injury (The Guardian)

The men's world tennis No 1 Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the French Open in advance of his quarter-final match due to a knee injury.

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Swiatek roars into French Open semis as Djokovic withdrawal ... (FRANCE 24)

Novak Djokovic's worst fears materialised as a knee injury forced him out of the French Open on Tuesday, while women's reigning champion Iga Swiatek surged ...

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Novak Djokovic WITHDRAWS from the French Open (Daily Mail)

MATTHEW LAMBERT AT ROLAND GARROS: The 37-year-old suffered the injury during his fourth-round match against Francisco Cerundolo but fought through pain to ...

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On this day in 2016: Novak Djokovic beats Andy Murray to win first ... (The Independent)

The Serbian claimed a 3-6 6-1 6-2 6-4 victory in the final at Roland Garros.

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