Novak Djokovic’s Remarkable Wimbledon Comeback after Knee Surgery

06/30/2024 07:33hs.

June 3, 2024. Novak Djokovicalmost unable to move, recovered from a match that seemed lost and beat Francisco Cerúndolo in the fourth round of Roland Garros. A day later, he confirmed that he could not play the quarter-finals due to a tear in the meniscus of the right knee. And as soon as he knew the prognosis went through the operating room. So, his great goal seemed to reach the Olympic Gameswhich will begin in a month. However, the Serbian broke all predictions and In less than three weeks he returned to the courts to dream about Wimbledon. And the recovery was so good that will be part of the third Grand Slam of the season.

Now, the doctors and specialists consulted were surprised by his return since the rehabilitation processes are usually slower and require more rest. “Perhaps playing is not ideal for doctors and specialists, which advise you to rest for three to six weeks to avoid risks. But it is an individual thing. Everyone has a different answer for recovery, rehabilitation, exercises. Luckily I didn’t suffer any relapse and the knee is fine,” said the Serbian, at the press day in London.

He added: “I’m 37 years old and maybe some would take fewer risks and focus on preparing for the Olympics. I have a mixed feeling about not missing a Grand Slam as long as I can play, as long as I’m active and at this level. I didn’t come to play a few rounds, I want to fight for the title“The last three days allow me to be optimistic that I can really compete at the highest level.”

Djokovic dreams of the title in London. (Reuters)

Seven-time champion at the All England Lawn Tennis Club (in 2011, 2014, 2015, 2018, 2019, 2021 and 2022), the 37-year-old Balkan wants to improve last year’s result (he lost the final against Alcaraz in five sets) and opt for his 25th Major.

When is Djokovic’s debut at Wimbledon?

After a week of practice with top-level colleagues, such as Jannik Sinner, Daniil Medvedev (whom he defeated in an exhibition 6-3, 6-4) and Holger Rune, the Serbian decided to take part in the tournament and, in In that sense, he will debut only on Tuesday – at a time to be confirmed – against the Czech Vit Nettle (123º).

The Serbian tested Wimbledon’s centre court with Sinner. (EFE)

If you continue moving forward, could face Tomás Etcheverry (31st) in a hypothetical third round, as long as the Argentine is not left in the way (his first obstacle will be the Italian Luca Nardi).

The big names could begin to appear in a possible round of 16, in which Rune or Karen Khachanov are expected to appear. If logic works, in the quarterfinals he could run into the Polish Hubert Hurkacz and in the semifinals, the German Alexander Zverev, recent runner-up at Roland Garros. Although, of course, Djokovic’s first challenge will be for his physique to hold up so soon after his operation.

2024-06-30 10:33:23
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