Twist at Roland Garros: Novak Djokovic is forced to withdraw from the tournament due to a right knee injury. The Serbian, number 3 in the world, announced his decision after yesterday's victory in the fifth set against Francisco Cerundolo in the round of XNUMX.
The injury occurred during the second set of his match against Cerundolo, when Djokovic felt pain in his right knee. Despite the discomfort, the Serbian gritted his teeth and finished the match, winning in the fifth set. Subsequent tests, however, revealed a torn medial meniscus that will force him to miss the remainder of the tournament.
Sinner new number 1
Djokovic's withdrawal also has important consequences on the ATP rankings. As reported by Sky Sport, thanks to the points calculation mechanism, Jannik Sinner becomes the new world number 1 starting next Monday, and today he reached his first semifinal in Paris after beating Grigor Dimitrov in three sets (6-2-6-4 and 7-6 in the tie break).
Sinner, already a finalist at this year's Australian Open, thus reaches a historic milestone: he becomes the first Italian to reach the top of the men's tennis world. This extraordinary success for the 22-year-old from South Tyrol crowns a steady growth path and establishes him as one of the strongest players on the international scene.
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Djokovic's words
"I'm very disappointed to have to withdraw from Roland Garros," Djokovic said. "I tried to give it my all yesterday, but the pain in my knee has worsened and I'm unable to play today. I want to thank the fans for their support and hope to return to the court soon."
A hard blow for the tournament
Djokovic's withdrawal is a big blow for Roland Garros, which loses one of its main protagonists. The Serb was one of the favorites to win the tournament, and his absence will certainly make the draw more open.
What happens now?
With Djokovic's retirement, his place in the quarterfinals against Grigor Dimitrov is taken by lucky loser Hugo Gaston. The Frenchman will face the Bulgarian in a match that promises to be very interesting.
A historic moment for Italian tennis
The rise of Jannik Sinner at number 1 in the world represents a historic moment for Italian tennis. It is the first time that an Italian has reached this milestone, and this success opens up new and bright prospects for the future of the tricolor movement.
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