After recuperating from his meniscus injury, Novak Djokovic has given Wimbledon 2024 a “thumbs up” and is expected to participate in the men’s singles event.
After needing knee surgery, there were rumors that seven-time Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic will not compete at the Championships this year.
The 24-time Grand Slam champion’s statement that he was “extremely pleased” with his injury improvement was a clear indication that he will play on Tuesday.
Then, on Thursday, Djokovic worked out on Centre Court with Jannik Sinner. He appeared at ease and gave the impression that he was ready to go.
‘I’m feeling good,’ Djokovic told reporters as he left practice. ‘I’ll see you guys.’
When asked if we would see Djokovic in the first-round draw on Friday, the Serbian responded enthusiastically.
Earlier this month, Djokovic was attempting to win a record-tying 25th Grand Slam singles championship at Roland-Garros when he suffered a serious right knee injury against Francisco Cerundolo.
That time of year 🌱 Good to be back. Giving my best to be ready for #wimbledon 🎾💪 pic.twitter.com/caop6cVYjY
— Novak Djokovic (@DjokerNole) June 25, 2024
The 37-year-old beat the Argentine over five sets but was in clear discomfort, requiring medical time outs and painkillers to complete the fourth-round match.
Prior to his quarter-final clash against Casper Ruud, Djokovic took the difficult decision to withdraw from the major event, which is played on the Paris clay.
Speaking about his injury on Tuesday, Djokovic said: ‘I didn’t come here [to Wimbledon] to play a few rounds.
“If I truly know, I’m going to play,” I’ll approach things day by day and decide after coming to a conclusion that involves my team as well. Despite the opinions of many that it would not be wise or possible, my post-surgery emotions were that I should always strive to qualify for Wimbledon.
Considering that the surgery was less than three weeks ago, my team and I are aware of the daily efforts we make to let me to play, so I’m really happy with how I’m moving on the court.
‘I really will play only if I really know that I’m in a state which is good enough to go far in the tournament and fight for the title.’